Is everyone looking at me or is it only me?

Question

i always have a feeling people are looking at me...or is it just normal that people look around and they see you? i just can't help it. it makes me feel so weird like i always feel everyone around me is looking at me.

how to stop this feeling??? it makes me not so loud and try to talk softer. what i mean is that i would talk less than usual or really quite to someone so other people around wouldn't be able to hear. help me!!!

Answer 1

Well I used to have this problem.  I thought I was really ugly and everybody was staring at me.  I think the truth is, if you look at someone, exspecially at their eyes to see if they are looking at you, they will feel you are looking at them and then they will return the favor to see why you might be looking at them.  It's really about catching someone's eye and is normal behvior even for animals I think.  If you stare at them to see if they are looking at you, they will stare back wondering why you are looking at them.

Then again, you might be attractive and people really could be looking at you, which might not be so bad.  I think people respect each other more if we don't look at their eyes normally and go about our business as if we have business to attend to.  People will not get in the way of you if you have seem to have something pressing to do, they will think you are doing something important and not bother you by staring at you...

Note however that this might be a lifelong problem.  It's gotten better with me over time, but still affects me.  I realize I like to look at faces looking for attractive and interesting ones but always keeping in mind that as Solomon said in the Bible, everyone is beautiful in their own time.  I find this really true looking through old family photographs.  The way someone looks to you is based on your relationship with them and their current but transient emotional and spiritual state.

Answer 2

I feel like this sometimes... I think that everyone does every once in a while. But not all the time. If you feel like this all the time then thats not normal. Honestly, people really aren't that interested in staring  at you. They have better stuff to do. Try not to be so paranoid.

Answer 3

it is only you

Answer 4

I'm looking at you

Answer 5

omg i have this same thing u kno!

but mine is that ppl are talking about me like theyll look at me then talk but i cant hear if they r talking about me or theyll whisper

ughh its so weird

Answer 6

You answered your own question. People look at you because you are LOUD! You look for attention so when you are Loud they look. Try acting more like a lady and stop seeking attention, because when you do that people not only look but they talk about you also.

Answer 7

Everyone is looking at you.

Answer 8

Unless you are smoking the wacky weed or have a social anxiety disorder it is just you.  People don't have time to stare at everyone.  They see people in front of them and observe to the sides to make sure they do not run into someone, get run over, get mugged, etc.  Just breathe deep and relax.  No one is staring at you unless you provoke it.

Answer 9

Everyone looks at me due to my long red hair. Just do what I do. Acknowledge their existence by nodding to them and they'll stop

Answer 10

You know people do look around them and notice things, at stores, theaters, etc.  Maybe some persons think you are pleasant to look at, especially if your attractive, if you are then that is probably the case.  Since it is so bothersome to you, you might want to talk to a counselor or a trusted friend about it as this might make you feel better.  If you feel everyone is looking at you, your probably paranoid.  The only way to stop the feeling in that instance is to take medicine for it, and you might not always need to take it.  Has something tragic or upsetting happened in your life recently?  If so then this could have some to do with the way you feel.      

Answer 11

listen its really normal . same thing with me . its part of life. i just try to forget about it and try acting a litle different and u know what, its helped a lot ! believe me and try it . it helps .

Answer 12

well this is a normal people, just be confident and ignore this.

Answer 13

Now are we talking about live people or dead people? lol

If you are talking about live people then it sounds like you might have a touch of social anxiety.