Is it normal to feel trashy and not be able to talk to people?

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Is it normal to feel worthless? I'm introverted, quiet and really shy. I do know I have SERIOUS self esteem issues. I don't like when people look at me because I feel they're judging my appearance. I can't talk to people without feeling like I'm going to faint. In college I never get the chance to expose my ideas because I'm scared I may sound stupid. And even when I'm confident about my ideas, I don't have courage to say it loud. And it's killing me. Even when a teacher takes attendance, I can't say "here" out loud because I'm ashamed even of my own voice. I'm 18, is it normal or should I look for help?

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  • riffraffy
    7 years ago

    Has to be the most common IIN we get around here. The key part of interacting is 'acting'. Talk like you're performing and eventually it'll feel natural.

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    • Tempest-au
      7 years ago

      Alternately, just not give a shit what people think. I used to be shy and anxious once, long ago. Then I developed depression, stopped caring, and was no longer anxious. I got help for the depression, but realised the freedom of not actually caring - so maintained that mindset.

      Still a little shy around strangers though, but that's more apathy - I just couldn't be assed with the small talk and bullshit that's expected when you meet someone for the first time. So, people think I'm a bit odd, but as I don't care, so what.

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    • DarnIT
      7 years ago

      Thats exactly what i do when im around other people,lol i put on my "game face" and let it do the work!

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  • LittleGirlRapedAndSodomised#P6
    7 years ago

    It's somewhat normal people are different, my advice to you is to put yourself in a position in which you'll have to face your fears because like a muscle no pain no gain and what doesn't kill you will only make you stronger, do you understand me BITCH?

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  • RoseIsabella
    7 years ago

    Sounds like social anxiety and a fear of public speaking.

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