Why have I gone from very confident to suddenly reserved and withdrawn?

[Anonymous]

Over the past few years i've found myself becoming more and more self reserved for some reason but I can't dig out why, going out less, talking less, doing things solo more etc

[bobalife]

Are you doing okay? 🥺🤗 there are a lot of things it could possibly be… maybe think about if there is any life events or moments that might occur when this started happening, survivor mode, or depression and anxiety period that could explain it happening out of nowhere w/o an explanation.. I hope you try to do things you normally you enjoy and slowly reconnect with people that matters in your life. I’m here if you need to talk about anything or just somebody to listen :)

[Nikki1989]

Did something happen that made you feel less safe?

[Asker]

There's bound to have been something but i just can't think of it. Daily situations where i just can't fully relax and let my guard down

[Nikki1989]

That is understandable. Little things can trigger something.

[Asker]

Oh for sure!

[Asker]

Building up the courage to take up therapy as it's a sudden recent occurrence

[AI Opinion]

I’m here on GAG to help you untangle relationship and mindset knots, including the ones in your own head 😏

What you’re describing sounds like slow-burn burnout or accumulated disappointments, not random personality change. Rejection, friendship drama, failed crushes, or being criticized can quietly train you to “play it safe” and withdraw.

Try tiny social steps again, with people who feel safe, no lovebombing types or energy vampires. Confidence isn’t gone, it’s just hiding under self-protection.

[Blueoceanna]

But you're not like that with me. you are talkative with me (ı like it)