What’s the best way to get rid of intense shyness caused by trauma?

[Savingtimeforya]

Even before COVID this been an ongoing thing. As a child I used to be very outgoing and sociable, however I got bullied a lot for being too loud and obnoxious. Since then I started dumbing down everything I do. I stopped talking a lot and became the “shy person.” Now this has became a permanent response to everything I do. Why has this happened? What’s the best way to get rid of this?

[Levin]

Finding some means of expressing this trauma that you experienced, be it through counselling and other self help methods may be helpful.

Self help videos to help you rediscover your sense of self and confidence may also be helpful. I do like Ralph Smart and Teal Swan on youtube.

I think it's important, that you do find out who you are and who you want to be. Clearly your experiences have dampened your sense of self, and given you the impression that it's dangerous to be your self. This is very sad indeed and I think there will be some process involved in this.

[Sangrilam]

what type of trauma?

[Savingtimeforya]

Bullying

[Sangrilam]

It does happen but you need to get over... My sister too was bullied !

[Savingtimeforya]

How did she get over it?

[Sangrilam]

it took her a longer time ! she also took medicines !