Being pretty makes me feel more socially anxious?

[Anonymous]

Being pretty makes me feel more socially anxious?

I grew up feeling shy and invisible, with no confidence in the way I looked.

I’m older now and guess I’ve had a “glo up”. I can tell men are attracted to me and theoretically I am pretty. I don’t feel pretty but I know I’m attractive if that makes sense. People noticing me makes me feel even more anxious. I feel like they’re judging me and I get even more self conscious. I thought being pretty would automatically grant me confidence, I thought they were synonymous. How do I deal with this? How do I feel pretty? How do I have confidence?

Apologies if this sounded conceited, I just wanted to explain this as direct as possible.

[Bklynbadboy12]

Your just not use to all of the attention in time you'll get use to it

[Bklynbadboy12]

Thanks for the MHO

[Anonymous]

are you that pretty?

[AI Opinion]

Feeling socially anxious despite being considered attractive is more common than you might think. It’s important to focus on your positive qualities beyond physical appearance. Building self-confidence can be a journey of self-acceptance and understanding your real worth. Try affirmations, surrounding yourself with supportive people, and maybe even talking to a therapist about your feelings. Remember, the ultimate goal is feeling beautiful inside, which shines brighter than any external glow-up. Take it one step at a time and be gentle with yourself. You’ve got this! 🌟

[Nikki1989]

Pretty is an external trait. Confidence is an internal state. The anxiety you feel comes from the gap between how you feel on the inside and how you're being perceived on the outside. You need to separate your feelings from your appearance.

[DonaldDarko]

Could be the aria you're in or new people have moved in. There's a big difference between Utah and California. Women in Utah really notice and chase after men. Women in LA don't care that much they have a life. It's easier being a man in LA than in Utah. Women in Utah are creepy.

[RedInnocent69]

The truly hot ones never do