How do I overcome my social anxiety?

[Anonymous]

Some people think I am very charismatic, but it happens only when I am not anxious. Others think I am very shy and nervous. My temperament becomes more consistent when I spend more time around people. However, I work and study remotely and I don't have the opportunity to socialize more. I am anxious even with my relatives. I am isolated and aware of my lack of social skills.

[Anonymous]

Socializing with people can cause more social anxiety to some people. Personally, I am so tired of people’s BS and gossips, and office politics, I rather work remote, and visit people when I can. I am not that extroverted, I don’t like being force to talk. I am outgoing, but at my own pace.
Also, if you have disrespected me enough time, I’ll be glad to retreat and keep everything professional, and not engaged in anything! Some people have ill intents to get you comfortable, and then proceed with their BS.
It’s best that I stay within my scope, and boundaries to keep disrespect at bay.
Same for family members, I rather visit and limit people’s access to me, and to my energy!


Stop jumping on conclusions, It’s not that simple! 👀 😳Geesh!

[StarWarGirl]

Social anxiety means you are not unable to face or talk with people even if you want to. What you are telling is you don't want to talk to people with your own choice.

Social anxiety means you don't have weapon to go into war. But it's another case when you do have weapon still by your choice you are not going to war. Both are different.

[StarWarGirl]

Exposure is best solution for any kind of anxiety. Try to face your anxiety with one person, expose yourself to situation where you are among people, where people tend to ask you questions and you need to answer. Face it. Start from family friends. Try to share your knowledge and opinions on subjects whenever you get chance. And slowly expose yourself more and more.

[Cutegirl06]

What are you anxious about when being around people? I suffered social anxiety and was way shy when I was younger. I was afraid of what people thought of me. I still have anxiety not like I used to though.

[OtterMan68]

have you tried counseling?

[Zestyassmf1997]

Probably practice.

[jahaims]

Exposure therapy