Is it normal to have a phobia of people?

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For I while now I've been having difficulty talking to people. At first I thought it was just me being shy but it's got to the point where I actually try and avoid face-to-face conversation with anyone because I just get so freaked out by the concept of conversation.

I know it just sounds like I'm really shy and paranoid but this is a genuine problem I have to deal with and I don't know what to do.

Is It Normal?
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  • rin
    11 years ago | pl

    A lot of the time I avoid people b/c I hate when people start conversations. I have to be in a really good mood to want to talk to people.

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  • RoyalKnight
    11 years ago | pl

    It's normal to feel that way, but are you sure you're avoiding people because you're truly afraid of them? You might be avoiding people because you fear rejection, embarrassment, and etc. I think this is very likely an issue of acceptance.

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  • awerfgaerg
    11 years ago | pl

    Not sure if it's "normal," but regardless of that, I think your best bet is to do your best to fight it. I realize that may be hard, but I honestly think it's in your best interest. If you can convince yourself of that, it may make it a bit easier. If you're still having difficulty, you might try putting yourself in situations where you can easily, naturally talk to people. If nothing else works, try talking to a psychiatrist or related professional, that's precisely what they exist for.

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  • Quiblum
    11 years ago | pl

    i wouldn't say you're too paranoid, but you're definitely shy. if you want to talk to people but are too freaked out to, then you should actually talk face-to-face more so you can get used to it.

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