I'm going to be a teacher but i'm scared of people, is it normal?

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I started to become a very quiet person when I was a teenager. I was too afraid to talk or socialize with other people. But, I'd always been chosen as an emcee and narrator at my school. I involved in dance performances and I did singing on the stage as well. I thought I could get used to those activities. But now, I'm returning to become a very quiet person again and I'm too scared to talk to my friends too. I'm soon to be a teacher, it feels like I'm not suited to be a teacher. I'd rather stay at home, close the door, turn off the light, that's what I feel. I'm too sad now. I can't even drive a car because I'm too scared of everything except my own home. I keep thinking that everything outside is dangerous, I'm unlucky, even so how quiet I am, I keep being shouted at, mad at, stared at, misunderstood and all these bad lucks keep pushing me even more scared of everything...

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  • chicken471bologna
    11 years ago

    LOL what a fucking loser hahaha

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  • Faceless
    12 years ago

    When I get scared I get paranoid and when I get paranoid even the fucking stars align to hate my existence. Maybe your just overthinking. A 12 pack and a pack of smokes will cure everything... until the next morning but WORTH IT!

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  • Bigmac69
    12 years ago

    I'm like this to! I guess the people above me seem to think its some sort of social anxiety. For me its on and off to. But the way I get over this most of the time is to remind myself that we only have one life to live and I don't want to waste it over something stupid that I can't talk to people plus you never know when you're going to die so live life to the fullest!

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  • thepickler
    12 years ago

    As a new teacher and a socially awkward person I know exactly how you feel. I was much the same way when I first started teaching. Have you spoken with your mentor teacher about this? A conversation with your mentor or a counselor is a good place to start. The good news is with effort, social exposure, and practice it can get better in time if you want it to. You are welcome to PM me if you would like to discuss this further.

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  • GeorgeMcBob
    12 years ago

    Don't worry about social anxiety with your future class. I have social anxiety when talking to peers, but when I talk to customers I can smooth-talk the crap out of the gullible bastards. I suspect children will be the same. It's talking to the other teachers that will be problematic.

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  • samalander
    12 years ago

    I would suggest that you get out and at least try to socialize, If you've done it before you can do it again! Learn to accept life and if you feel uncomfortable being around people or in big groups then familiarize yourself with them, it s easier to perform or teach in front of people if you know them well. It's a necessary part of life, we all have to do it. So don't feel alone!!;)

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  • Avant-Garde
    12 years ago

    If you want to be a teacher, you'll have to get this sorted out first. I think it's mostly a social phobia with possible dash of depression. Have you seen a therapist about this?

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    • Natacia
      12 years ago

      Yeah, I know I should get this sorted out first, I've tried many activities just to get rid of this problem, but all I did was just lying to people with a fake smile. I did talk to them, some of them thought I was friendly but in fact, it was just a lie. After I got back home, I'd end up crying, thinking that I did stuffs that I forced myself to do... I did see a therapist once, and was referred to a specialist, but my mom didn't allow me to see the specialist so I didn't see the doctor during the appointment.

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  • Charmo
    12 years ago

    I'm going to go with either social anxiety or depression.

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