2007-02-17 18:38:41 · 7 answers · asked by Ash 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
First off take things at your own pace. That is the most important thing to remember when fighting anxiety. You're the one who has to feel the anxiety and deal with the effects of it. Push yourself a little at a time. Learn your limits and what you are comfortable with.
Accept yourself for being the way you are. I've found this has been the most effective thing for me.
I don't even think of myself as shy anymore. I can be very outgoing when I'm in a good place and comfortable with friends. But the anxiety still kicks in and I just go find a place to be by myself until the anxiety goes away.
2007-02-17 19:05:09 · answer #1 · answered by toastery 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get to know onw person, and hang with them. Then move to another person. Or ask them to introduce you to others. I also have anxiety with new people. Knowing a few people in depth can solve the whole social issue. I find it very hard to meet new people. Often people a few years younger, or older do not cause this problem for me. Otherwise, a life with a few really good friends is still a rich life. I meet with my friend ( notice one) from high school once a week, and enjoy every minute. I have one other friend, but still feel fine socially.
2007-02-18 02:47:20 · answer #2 · answered by anamaradancer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is there something that triggers this social anxiety? Do feel as though you don't have much to say? What kind of activities do you enjoy that you are involved in? How do you see others (friend or enemy?)
I used to be like you in terms of the shyness. I still can be but I find going out of your way to get to know people, finding out what makes them tick can get rid of it. If you aren't involved in my social activities you should try and join groups and clubs where you interact with people. That way you find a common ground, have something to talk about with others which you may be passionate about. Just take baby steps.
2007-02-18 02:50:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i was in the same situ because i travel in several countries people change on me some people was considering me like this but after i was close to them i was trying to do like them for example they talk alot about news and science so i tried to share them the same ideas and it helped me alot (sharing idea) so they told me we thought that u are not a good person and they found me the contrary of that and so we are very good friends so i advice u and just advice that try sharing the people u know and care about the ideas and subjects they really like to talk about try that believe me u will find a difference and good luck.....
2007-02-18 02:55:41 · answer #4 · answered by sereena b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are a guy, at the next scholl assembly streak across the gym. People will start to realize that you are not stuck up.
2007-02-18 03:15:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to be more talkative and active, never be scared to let your true self out, be more brave and try to depend on yourself, i used to be shy just like you but ive changed into a non-stop talker just by letting my true self out. you should try it!!
2007-02-18 04:12:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
be calm and patient.
and try to be friendly with others
2007-02-18 02:48:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋