Is it normal to be shy at age 17?

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I'm 17, almost 18 and I am still really shy and quiet. I can't talk to people, it's like my mind just goes blank whenever I try. But when I'm around certain people I'm very talkative, and theirs certain people that I've know for a long time but I still can't talk to them without embarrassing myself. when I met new people I silently freak out, but sometimes I talk really freely to a person I just met. I don't know what's wrong with me, It's so hard to deal with life being this quiet and shy. It hurts me emotionally everyday because I try to be 'normal' and force myself to talk. I don't know what to do, Is it normal to be this way?

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  • Captain_Kegstand
    11 years ago

    I used to be a very shy guy, until I meet a friend of mine, I won't say his name cause that would be indiscreet (Peter). Peter is the type of guy that will jump up and down in the mall screaming about imaginary spiders just to embarrass me and see other people's reactions. In hanging with him for several months/years I slowly came out of my shell. Now I can approach anybody and start a conversation about almost anything!

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  • Anime7
    11 years ago

    It's normal to be shy at any age. I had a teacher who actually sounds like you. He was extremely shy, kind of is a little bit now. Anyways, one day he decided to set up a goal for himself which was to just say hi to at least one person a day. Eventually, that "hi" became a conversation and slowly he escaped his shell. Talking to people can be pretty scary, but once you do it, it isn't so bad. Good luck.

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  • RapidRat
    11 years ago

    I think it is normal. You sound a lot like me (im 18) and im also very shy, whenever i meet another person, im silently freaking out and my mind goes blank too.
    But on the other hand, when i talk to peope over the internet, i can be myself and talk normaly becuase i dont actually see them.
    What did work for a little bit was, when i had a gf, she was loud and out there, and when i was with her, i felt more 'out there' too.. but i guess, spending time around people that are out there should help a little bit.
    i hope some of this helps you, and i wish you the best of luck in the future :'D

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  • sassafrassi
    11 years ago

    Normal? Yes. Is it okay? No. It sounds like it really bothers you.

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    Normal. Most of gen Z are crazy wimpy. It's a trend now. They make some funny ass jokes about it in 21 jumpstreet.

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  • CheyChey
    11 years ago

    Shyness is an enduring trait that a person has, it's part of your personality and it has nothing to do with age. it's quite difficult to get rid of but the level of it can reduced as you interact with loads of different people. don't worry about it you'll overcome it besides there's nothing wrong with being shy or being extremely sociable it's just a matter of differences, we all can't be the same. there's no one road you know. :)

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  • Avant-Garde
    11 years ago

    Anyone can experience shyness. When I was a kid, I was extremely sociable and could make friends on the spot. It's different now... I'm extremely shy and don't really want to have anything to do with people. There are books to help overcome shyness. So maybe one could help you?

    Good Luck!

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