Hi kylie, Im Australian and wouldn't mind being interviewed. I would prefer it over emai. thank you Roger greenrugrats3 <greenrugrats3@...> wrote: Hi...
New to the group. Never really considered shyness my problem when I was young mostly thought I just didn't fit. Anyway, as the years have gone by I see myself...
Phil, I think shyness does tend to be progressive if left undealt with. As you get older, you get more isolated. This happened to me. As someone over 50, I...
I appreciate your reply and will check out the book. I'm currently in a small group that is very supportive but only been a member for about 6 months. Great...
After two years of working with the books I am beginning to apply the principles of talking with others to dating. Very high anxiety! But I am gradually...
Does an intense fear of failure - due to lack of skills - cause one to give up and not take appropriate actions in social situations? One thing I know for...
Yes, they go together. As a shy person, I tend to be very perfectionistic and hard on myself if I do anything wrong. Because of this, I would second-guess...
Hi everybody. I find that I have to spend a bit of time on building some self esteem first which helps me become more pro-social. The other thing is that I...
Hey guys, ok, I'm really really really shy. Almost everwhere I go. I only have 3 friends I am not shy around plus my parents, sister, cousin and grandma. I'm...
First of all, forget about suicide. It's a proven scientific fact that it will not cure shyness. :) Seriously, I speak from experience. About 30 years ago,...
sure we can help, there are certainly things you can do to overcome your shyness even if you are really really really shy;). I would guess maybe you have...
Thanks, sorry I just had time read it today. I'm afraid I'm still way too shy to move on to this step. I think I'm much more comfortable around people I...
Tony, Maybe you would find it helpful to just practice being friendly in a group of people you already have acquaintance with, such as a church group, club or...
This free recovery approach has been a great help to me personally: (**This is not an ad, I just joined the group -Hi- and I am postiong this personally. Just...
Although I have looked at my life in different ways, over the years, trying to understand myself better. I never really considered shyness until recently, yet...
I've certainly felt that way, especially with my parents - even though they are in their 70's and I am in my 40's. Over the years, I've found the answer. It...
I, too, have pondered this, but don't know how I'd respond differently. Even today I sometimes encounter situations where I feel someone has violated my ...
Yes, it's certainly tough to defend oneself against a bully, especially when one is shy to begin with. One strategy you could employ is to determine...
I have a real problem here, I am really attracted to a man who I know likes me alot. The problem is..I really like him too but I can't seem to be comfortable...
I doubt he sees it as a problem. Shyness in women can be attractive to many guys, especially if it doesn't prevent reaching a level of comfort. If you need to...
I am just starting out at college and I have been here for about 6 weeks. Before coming I was really worried about not making any friends because I am so shy....
Hi Jenna, Most people on and off this list that I've heard speak on this say a good way to meet people in college is to join one of the clubs. You will do...
I posted a messege and received one reply regarding shyness and my guy. I realize that guys kinda like shy girls. My guy does not seem to mind how shy I am,...
I have the same problem with a guy I like. I think he likes me but I get so nervous around him that I tend to not talk to him when in a big group and talk to...
Well my guy I know likes me, we have been out lots of times. He talks to me and I swear I cant look at him. I will answer him without looking at him. What kind...
It's like exercise - one small step at a time, done regularly. After about 30 years working on my own shyness, that's the best advice I've found. It works. ...
Hi, I was wondering what everyone thought about taking drugs to combat social anxiety? Latly, I have been thinking if it would just be easier to take them and...
The effects of drugs is temporary, no permanent effects. Drugs are certainly effective along with therapies such as CBT to allow you to gain some rationality...
I think drugs may help lessen the anxious feelings you experience in social situations, but they may also dull your mind (not a side effect I would want). ...
The something you need to find is within yourself. There is absolutely nothing wrong with you. IMO, your problem is that you currently lack the skills to look...
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