Low self esteem

[Anonymous]

I've been realizing lately that I have really low self esteem. It affects how I socialize because I'm always feeling self conscious and afraid to interact with others for fear they'll never hi I I'm weird or in some way not good enough. Anyone else struggle with this? How'd you get over it.

[Anonymous]

you need to focus on them, rather than on yourself. ask polite questions which show an interest in the other person = if you work at putting them at ease, you will find yourself there too.

[Anonymous]

Talk to your doctor about social anxiety. Blood pressure medications like propranolol, taken situationally, can help calm your nerves. They're commony prescribed for performers and public speakers.

[Roar]

OP: M or F? Definitely can help if Male.

[Anonymous]

you need to focus on them, rather than on yourself. ask polite questions which show an interest in the other person = if you work at putting them at ease, you will find yourself there too.

This isn't bad advice, but don't overdo it. I have social anxiety, and sometimes when I try to do this, DH says I sound like I am interviewing someone for a news show. Meaning that you have to give back some information about yourself as well.

[Anonymous]

Male or female so you can bash if it's a male

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

you need to focus on them, rather than on yourself. ask polite questions which show an interest in the other person = if you work at putting them at ease, you will find yourself there too.

This isn't bad advice, but don't overdo it. I have social anxiety, and sometimes when I try to do this, DH says I sound like I am interviewing someone for a news show. Meaning that you have to give back some information about yourself as well.

np. I have social anxiety too and try this. Mostly it's good, but I try too hard and sometimes later I am embarrassed, feel like I sounded stupid I'm horrible with some conversations and I don't have good responses. I feel misunderstood and then get more anxiety with some people.

[Anonymous]

Pretend people you're talking to have a booger hanging out if their nose.

It works .

[Anonymous]

When you talk to people imagine they have a booger hanging out of their nose.

It works .