Is it normal to be very aware of my body language?

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I don't talk one on one much, but when I do I notice every feeling and movement I make. I feel so agonizingly aware of my body language that it's irritating!

For instance, if someone I know spots me in the store and comes up to talk, I feel myself turning my body from them as much as possible, not looking them in the face, trying to not let them 'see' me. I try to pretend to be very preoccupied with my shopping, looking at products nearby so as to make it seem that I am busy and they should go away. I use it as a way to not let them look at me and avoid having to look at them. All I can think of is 'when will you leave?'.

Other times, I always catch myself keeping my arms folded, my body shifted in the seat away from people if possible, just things like that.

I thought body language was supposed to be a subconscious thing but the way it's been with me for the past several years has been a very conscious matter. It's like it's magnified x100 and it's a tool I use consciously.

IIN?

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Based on 54 votes (39 yes)
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  • PapzBSlim
    11 years ago

    I feel like you are anti-social or a loner. You do not like many people much. Has there ever been a person you have seen in public and wanted to converse with them?

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    I''m starting to sound like a broken record here but...

    You are as your thoughts revolve around. If you obsess over occultic things, you'll become occultic. If you fear how you're being taken then of course you'll be focused on your body language.

    But don't. To be rid of anxiety you first have to stop focusing on it.

    It's a comon mistake so don't beat yourself up over it.

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  • sydslytherin
    8 years ago

    People with anxiety tend to be aware of this. I know I am, more so than you are if what you described is all you do with it.

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  • Koda
    11 years ago

    Ever since I saw "lie to me" I've become a body-language ninja, but it's really annoying with my own self-consciousness! When I'm uncomfortable I notice I always want to touch my face, and see people doing it constantly. It's annoying.

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  • Francophile22
    11 years ago

    I really don't notice mine at all, unless I am being deceptive like you described you have been, but then it's not really body language, it's acting.

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  • Imposturously_yours
    11 years ago

    It's cool that you pay attention and monitor this.
    But even if you've very cognitive about this -some people just don't get it, consciously or sub-consciously. Or, choose to ignore it.

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  • coffeebreath
    11 years ago

    I'm like that too. A problem I have is that I never know what to do with my arms. Fold them across my chest, let them hang by my sides; no matter what position my arms are in, they just always feel awkward.

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  • Ihadtomakeyetanotheraccountffs
    11 years ago

    Yes, I find it awkward to look at people also.

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  • Corleone
    11 years ago

    Hah, we all have those moments when we get way too self-aware.

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  • Short4Words
    11 years ago

    I think it's it may be the universe telling you to give up your shtick and face your fears. I used to be very self-conscious about my body weight to if I feel like people are judging or watching me, but if you only notice when you're trying to avoid people, maybe you should try the opposite. Little by little.

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