Can acting like a bully get rid of social anxiety?

[Savingtimeforya]

I’m not condoning this at all I’m just genuinely curious if there’s some kind of psychological reasoning behind this question. Bullies are extremely insecure, but in public they engage in bullying activities even strongly judging others in their heads which completely takes the focus off of themselves. Even if they are faking confidence they look very calm and poised. Victims like myself that also have anxiety are much more insecure because we are actively focusing on ourselves wondering if others are judging our every moves and we have to face severe symptoms due to social anxiety. Bullies aren’t as anxious because they are the main perpetrators they don’t have to fear much because they are the bullies. Will acting like a bully for a while get rid of anxiety? Since we’d be actively putting our attention on others rather than ourselves.

[honeynut-scenarios]

No. If you already have anxiety, being a bully will only bring you negative attention that will make you feel worse about yourself. If you want to be liked, spend your energy being a good person.

[Savingtimeforya]

What kind of negative attention would receive being a bully?

[honeynut-scenarios]

Talk to the wrong guy and find out. You could get your ass kicked for one. Someone else could stand up for the person you’re insulting, then you’d be up against a few, or multiple people. For what? People will generally dislike you. If you think their opinion won’t matter, your anxiety will say otherwise. If you’re unhappy with yourself, brining others down will only make you feel worse, unless you’re a narcissist. I think you’d gain a lot from doing some soul searching.