Overcoming shyness... HELP?

Question

i'm really shy with people i don't know that well, and i'm really bad at getting to know people well.

i've been shy as long as i can remember.

i want to start this school year differently.

i can't even look people in the eyes when i talk to them/they talk to me.. it feels really awkward.

i never know what to say, yet when i'm with close friends/family, i never shut up!

i want to be like this with others,, in a friendly happy way.

help please?

thanks.

Answer 1

just way to yourself "who the h**l cares wat u say and wat u do" then you'll be able to function

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Answer 2

Aww I know what you mean, that sucks! And I've been like that since forever too, so Im not sure how to overcome it but I know its called SAD (Social anxiety disorder) Sorry I cant help much, but good luck! =]

Answer 3

Ok i know exactly the feeling. I've been so shy my whole life and never thought i would ever be able to overcome it. I get really nervous around ppl i dont know very well and i feel really really awkward and i get really tense. But when im with my family and close friends i can be myself completely. Just when i thought things wouldnt change for me, this summer they suddenly did. I dont know how, but as soon as this summer began, i found myself able to talk to people who i didnt know well ( i go to sleepaway camp so there are a lot of these people) and i was able to be myself. It was an amazing feeling to be able to do this without the fear of people judging my every move. What i did was remind myself, every time i started to feel self concious, that NO ONE IS JUDGING. No one is judging your every move and everything you say, so dont be afraid to say it! I know it may sound easier said than done, but you have to push yourself a little out of your comfort zone in order to overcome this. Trust me, it was easier than i thought it would be though, and it was all worth it. If you ever feel self concious just remind yourself that not only will other people like you more if you can be yourself with them, but you will like yourself a lot better too. I'm going to try and bring this new attitude with me into school this year (my first year of high school) and hopefully it will help me alot. I know it did this summer. If i could do it, you can. Good luck =]