--- In SocialFitnessForum@y..., "surfinophelia" <Ophelia57@a...>
wrote:
> Hi - I'm new to the group. I'm looking for other people who have
the
> same fears about socializing. I grew up as a shy child, then
> overcame the fear when I was in college. Now, I feel like I'm
> suddenly right back where I started.
>
> I work in a very social environment for a Non-profit Agency. I
love
> my job, and can "fake" pretty well when faced with social
situations,
> the only thing is that I am petrified. We have a lot of meetings
and
> confrences where we have to have break off sessions and social
> interactions.
>
> I am very shy when it comes to basic conversations and get nervous
in
> groups. Unless there is someone who moderates and makes me feel
> comfortable, I usually freeze up and don't speak my mind.
>
> Does anyone have suggestions on conversation starters?