Socializing. A way to come out of this.

Practice talking to strangers You can start by having small talk with your grocery store cashier. “Hi”, or “Hi how are you?” is all you need to start with. Say yes to more things Overcoming social anxiety is about getting out of your comfort zone. The more things you do that you aren’t used to, the less fear you will have. Seek medical treatment I was diagnosed with chronic depression and was put on anti-depressants. I would also regularly have sessions with a physiatrist. The treatment did wonders for me and might do the same for you. Get evaluated by a medical professional and take action on your disorders. You deserve to live a happy a life. Work on your confidence Take a good look at yourself in the mirror and see what you don’t like or would like to improve. Is it your figure? are you working out daily? are you eating healthy? what are you doing about it? You can become the person you want to become with a lot of hard work and time. Smile more often Smile more, even if you have to fake it. You’ll seem more approachable and can even make you a happier person, which will result in a confidence boost. Strive to be less self-conscious Everyone is after their self-interests, and don’t really pay that much attention to everyone else. Try to stop thinking about what others are thinking of you. The reality is that they don’t really care as much as you think and you are only overwhelming yourself with these negative thoughts. Be yourself and avoid people that are judgmental. They aren’t worth your company. Tell yourself that you do not have social anxiety Sometimes it can be a self-fulfilling prophecy; if you believe that you will be anxious, then you will become anxious solely because of the belief that you think you will be anxious. Always think positive of yourself. Conclusion anxiety = fear, so take on what fears you head on. Seek medical attention to help you with the fight, and tell yourself that you are an awesome person that doesn’t care what other people think and that you deserve to live a life without social anxiety weighing you down.

I have read through your scenario and I understand how you must be feeling. It must be really hard for you. Its absolutely okay to be an introvert. All the scenarios you have mentioned is completely understandable. Right now with this we won't be able to make any sort of diagnosis. But few counseling sessions might help you out. Try noting down situation or places in which you feel uncomfortable socialising. This might help you understand deeper about what hinders you from socialising

Consulting a Counselling Psychologist

Try noting down situation or places in which you feel uncomfortable socialising. This might help you understand deeper about what hinders you from socialising

Hi, it is important to know that it is okay to be an introvert. It is important to remember that every individual is unique and everyone has their own personality. It looks like you worry about what people think about you. It looks like you may need to understand yourself and feel comfortable in your own skin. A psychologist will guide you with ways in which you can feel comfortable in your own skin. With counseling sessions you will feel better.

Consult a psychologist.

Feel comfortable in your own skin.

Dear friend. Experience makes a person what he is now. The same is applicable to you. You are trying to showcase your problems one over other. Think. Are these problems created by circumstances ? Or your interpretation of circumstances? In psychotherapy, we prepare you to clear one problem at a time and it should be done. Which is your present biggest problem?

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