Is it normal to have multi-layered social fears.

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I am afraid to initiate a conversation. I can't start a conversation with anyone, and I don't know why. I'm just afraid, with no explanation. I can't talk to anyone about it, because I'm afraid to talk, and it never comes up. I'm afraid that people won't want to hear about my problems, so I don't discuss my problems. I'm not just afraid to talk to people, I'm afraid of everything that could alleviate my fears. I'm afraid of bringing up any of my negative feelings. And it makes me feel miserable, and I'm addicted to that misery. I wallow in it, because I feel like I should be miserable. Is any of this normal, and is there any way to fix it?

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  • lefthandedleo
    13 years ago

    It's normal for me. Try to sort out your thoughts and just take the leap. The worst that could happen is someone doesn't like you. No one will murder you because you say good morning. Unless, you're at the wrong place at the wrong time. Take baby steps. That's what I'm doing. If you need to talk to someone, you can try to contact me (if that's even possible on here.)

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  • Bababo
    13 years ago

    I think (unfortuantely) its pretty normal now days for people not to know how to relate to one another. Society is messed up, it definately isn't how we were borne to be. I'm no village elder but the first thing that I'd personally say is a problem is you being addicted to being miserable. One needs to make the decision to do whatever it takes to live a good life. To be happy. You need to want it. Cause the average person I would say needs to change the way they think about the world and life, and that involves letting go a lot of comforts, habits, etc. What I've been doing lately is researching deep into the Vices and Virtues. Peace!

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