Hi, what you’re describing sounds like a self-monitoring OCD loop. You’re constantly checking your eye contact, expressions, movements, whether you’re behaving normally etc. The more you check, the more aware you become.
Since you’ve already noticed that allowing the thoughts works better, take it one step further: stop checking whether you’re doing things correctly. Let the awkwardness or uncertainty be there and continue with what you were doing.
Don’t try to behave normally just behave naturally, even if it doesn’t feel perfect.
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Answered2026-08-14 07:27:25
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