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

It works .

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

It works .

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.