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I Am Self Conscious

Oh Gawd...

By: CAnonymous
Written on August 23rd, 2012
It feels like high school all over again.

I wasn't like this in high school. Being self-conscious in high school was different than how I feel self-conscious recently now.

When I go to places alone or when I'm not familiar with an area I get self-conscious. I don't know if this is normal or anything but I just do.

I also have this thing about eating in front of certain people. I get negative feelings such as nervousness, anxiety, fear of appearing stupid, looking weird, etc. It doesn't happen all the time I think it's only in certain places, situations, or people.

It's very strange...

I used to not be like this. I don't know why I feel so sensitive recently. Hm.
By: CAnonymous
Age: 22-25 , Female
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  • stonedragonfan
    stonedragonfan

    Anxiety is a tough animal to control. Facing anxious situations and not ignoring or minimizing the negative effects on yourself are key first steps to gaining that control. It takes courage too because going against your body's instincts is mentally painful.



    Victory (at least in my experience) does not come overnight but in small steps. Make a point of challenging yourself by doing small things - ask questions in class (stupid or not), say "good morning" to someone going the opposite direction on the walking path, eat a salmon sandwich with your mouth open (o.k., maybe not that one right away)... :) The most important step is the first one - deciding that you want to be different. Good luck!

    Aug 30, 2012
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