Why is my body always tense in public?

[lovelyautumtrees]

So many people told me my body just looks tense and guarded all the time. I seriously don’t know what to do or how to fix this..

[CuriousMufuxka]

You're not going to like it, but you're afraid to be around a bunch of people. There's some sort of actual term that, well let's just skip the bullshit. Get over it. Put yourself out there and engage since it seems that's what you want. It does work, but the nervousness will never go away. I look at that as a reminder.

[OddBeMe]

Is it tension or is it really fear of meeting people or making a mistake?

[lovelyautumtrees]

Both

[OddBeMe]

Like excerise, we just have to keep doing it and get experienced. I feel I’m the same way. I work from home and go weeks without talking to anyone.

[Flower_Power]

Don't cross your arms or hunch over. Have your palms face slightly outwards. Take slow, deep breaths. Tilt your head slightly to one side, doesn't matter which. These all display relaxed body language. You will come off less tense if you practice these.

[Wise4myage]

That's social anxiety.