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What can I do to stop being shy?

How can I stop being shy?

  • I'm in 12th grade in highschool and ever since middle school I have always been shy around anyone who wasn't already my friend, I do have friends and around them I talk alot and at home I talk alot but unless I am spoken too I don't talk to anyone else and even when someone talks to me I mostly respond but then the conversation ends as I don't have much to say. Heck, I can't even get a girlfriend. :( I'm shy around girls even the girls who are my friends although with them I'd say more then I do to any other girl. I did try to stop once by talking to atleast 1 random person during passing a day but ultimately failed because when I approach them I reconsider and later regret not talking. I honestly hate being shy and sometimes I wonder if I'll ever stop being shy, please help even taking small steps is hard for me.

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    I used to be super shy. When there was someone I needed to approach or talk to, I would think about what I wanted to say so I didn't feel embarassed and stumble over my words, then I would count down from 10. When I got to 1 I had to talk to them NO MATTER WHAT! Now I have no social problems. I'm super friendly and sometimes I can't shut up!

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You sound like the type I would get to know, and there are so many other girls that would probably like to get to know - but there is one problem : your shyness! Now, I'm not going to convert you from being an introvert to extrovert, but rather make you more (key word) 'CONFIDENT'. You could try: - "Fake it til you make it' method, which seems to work for me. - Practice eye contact, not a full on stare but being genuinely interested in conversing with others - Start off with small talk- I'm sure you have things to talk about even if it's the weather! If you're not ready to talk to people your age, then talk to elders and gradually build your way in - Extend conversation and much as possible - Accept that not everyone will like you and that you may face rejections, but EVERYONE has these experiences - But the BEST method for me is realizing that people care about themselves too much to worry about judging you! So remember, don't care about other people's opinions are because it's highly likely that they want to get to know you but you're not allowing

you're just naturally an introvert. don't try too hard or things would turn more awkward. just do the things you want most with determination, and success will make you more confident to confront other people.

same with me ur not alone

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