It does for me. Damn shyness!
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2007-05-15 06:08:48 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Yeah! Sometimes I really wish I could be more carefree and less self-concious. Being so shy and restrain makes me worry over everything I say I do, communicating with people and even makes me try too hard at times.
It holds me back when I want to crack a joke cos I don't think anyone would laugh, and then when someone else has the same idea and shares it, making the group laugh, I feel jealousy eating me inside.
When I'm too shy to let others know of my feelings and end up affecting myself, like causing trouble for myself, I feel so betrayed and worse, to know that it was all because of me.
Sometimes I'm too shy to try out new things, approach new friends and just live it and then I just think about how life has shortchanged me and I wind up wishing I could shake this shyness off.
So yea, being shy certainly has taken a lot of fun and enjoyment out of my everyday life... =(
2007-05-15 06:17:59 · answer #1 · answered by Angie Pastrami 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
When my husband invites someone over, I feel like my space is being invaded. I get really nervous, and also get mad at my spouse.
The stress of worrying about contact with people I don't know well really wears me out.
I have been shy since I was born around people I don't know.
I can act functionally in a business setting because I have to.
When I used to own my own business, I had daily contact with hundreds of people, but when I was at home, I actually fantasized about a virus wiping out most of our population, and that outside my apartment the world was mostly unpopulated. That I could leave my apartment, and not run into ANYONE. That was my escape from a very public, demanding job. I loved that daydream....and still do....
2007-05-15 06:19:10 · answer #2 · answered by gg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It used to for me. I was so shy in school. I was picked on too. My life was hell growing up. Then after college I realized that I was smart, pretty and fun and what the heck was I being shy for? I also noticed that all the 'cool' people were so cool because they 'knew it' and others believed it.
So I got a moto-" if you project it they will believe it." So I 'faked' being popular. I would go to new places and talk to anyone I wanted. I would go up to guys that were so out of my league and chat with them as if I had known them. I made friends by forcing myself to do so. I learned that most people were afraid of rejection deep inside and were putting on an act too. I kept everything happy and cheery and positive in convos. I included everyone and made people feel special and good. I was a freeking ray of sunshine. I was faking it all- inside I was a shy picked on insecure girl- but everyone I met I realized they did not know me from a hole in the wall. I got friends, lots of friends, and told all the close ones my trick. And I also revealed that if you fake it long enough you believe it too. And as long as you are a turely good person and do not hurt anyone and have strong morals too- you can become that person you want to be! I am now little miss popular. I date hot guys. I am a scientist, a model, a dance correographer. I am the life of the party. I am a friend people go to for support and empathy and confidance (because I can totally relate). I am still very insecure and worry that people may make fun of me or not like me, but I have learned that it is what you project that you get back- so be cheery friendly and happy and respectful and watch what the world shines back at you. Just try it, fake it, and you will become it, I promise- but do not let your morals slip. Empower others and be empowered. Stay true to yourself and show others how you wish to be treated by treating others that way. MOST people in this world are afraid of not being liked, we are all the same, some just hide their feelings better than others. Remember no one is better than anyone else- so go out there and project who you want to be!
2007-05-15 06:22:52 · answer #3 · answered by sentfromheaven 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used to be kind of shy, but I wasn't really troubled with something. I just gave myself a wake up call... If I was going to be like this forever, it will never going to work out! Don't care about others... You're the most interesting...
2007-05-15 06:11:48 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ Chelsea Blue ♥ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I used to not be shy. then i went through a life altering event. I became very shy, and i find that i miss my old self. everyone used to love me, and tell me how fun i was. now i have to really really know someone before i can be my old goffy self... DAMN SHYNESS!!! =0)
2007-05-15 06:11:40 · answer #5 · answered by Sammy lynn 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes..it prevents me from doing what I really want to do, so I have to be stuck where I am right now. Sucks huh..well I hope you don't have the same problem. You could be really missing out in true happiness.
2007-05-15 06:12:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't really believe in shyness. I think 'shyness' is linked to a lack of confidence. If everyone had more confidence in themselves, we would be able to speak out more.
2007-05-15 06:14:05 · answer #7 · answered by Jellybean 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i don't really know .. because sometimes it does stop me from doing things that i know i would enjoy.. like karaoke... but other times i can overcome it ...
## Little tip... if you ACT like you are confident then you do actually find yourself becoming more confident.. that is the wise old words of one of my teachers who is the most confident person ever .. but yet she told me that she used to be as shy as a coconut stall.. Honestly it sounds redicularse but i personally think that it works!
2007-05-15 06:14:13 · answer #8 · answered by rothers 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It used to now i do not care as much and just enjoy life and have fun meeting new people
2007-05-15 06:11:17 · answer #9 · answered by JJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry,should not have been here,because I am the opposite of shy.
Used to be like you.
Worked on my self esteem a lot
Sky.
2007-05-15 06:11:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋