Be so anxious

I'd hate to be one of those people who gives themself a self prescribed disease or disorder for attention. But sometimes I feel like me being so nervous and anxious might not be normal. I very rarely make eye contact or speak to the volume that people wont always go "speak up" or "you're so quiet". A lot of times I'm afraid of being looked at or having conversation even with people I've known for a while. I think of bad and embarrassing scenarios and it just makes things worse. If I'd go up in line for lunch I'd like to be in a crowd so people won't look at me alone. I'm only really talkative with close friends and I'm always thinking in my head " don't look at me " or "don't talk to me please" not in a rude way, just because I'd feel really comfortable and self conscious if they did. Is this normal? It's been going on for a few years and I'm 17 now. I've heard that highschool is awkward, but I didn't think it would be to the point where I'm afraid to even walk down a hallway...

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  • Spence1125

    If you have a favorite teacher or guidance councelor talk to them about this.
    I was just like you at your age and I am so sorry I didn't talk to someone back then. It took me years to get over it. It doesn't have to be that way for you.
    Please ask for help it's out there.
    Good luck.

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