Is it normal that i am scared....

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I know this might sound silly...but I am scared to walk into a crowded room or even have contact with strangers. If someone is walking to the door the same time I am, I will usually just keep going and pass the door I need to avoid having a conversation with them. I shake before going into a crowded area because that means I have to walk/push past a group of people and even have to communicate with them. It's not that I dislike people...I just always have the feeling that as soon as I walk into the room, everyone is staring at me although I know most don't give a damn. It's gotten to the point that I've stopped eating at work because I can't work up the nerve to go out and get lunch.

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  • matthewkoehler
    7 years ago

    sounds like social anxiety. I have similar feelings but things can get better when you start to feel more comfortable with yourself.

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  • Smokey1D
    7 years ago

    It can be intimidating walking past groups of people and wondering if they'll say something to you, or about you. I think most of us have experienced that feeling. And sometimes it's quite rational, as they very well might say something.
    Try to focus on being confident in yourself. You are good, valuable and have a place here like everyone else. Move around in it and become comfortable with it. It's your space too. Try to focus on something to keep you in the present, rather than letting your thoughts take you off to worrying about what others might think. Good luck.

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  • Ellenna
    7 years ago

    It doesn't sound silly to me, but very sad for you have so much fear affecting your life. Have you tried professional therapy? If not, it would be a good idea.

    Have you always been like this? If not, it might help if you can remember what was going on in your life when it began.

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    • Anothernobody
      7 years ago

      I tried, and it worked for a little bit....but then it just came back. I was really social as a child, but as soon as I turned into a teenager it just started getting worse....I'm not really sure what to do anymore about it.

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