I’ve been making dramatic improvements in my ability to function normally in terms of going out in public around strangers like in grocery stores, restaurants, etc. I have less anxiety these days but i still feel the anxiety and that’s what makes me feel like i will always have this feeling. It’s been 8 years and i still have it. I’ve been facing my fears lately and every time i do it i get kinda scared but i do it anyway. When I’m done with these simple tasks i discover that it wasn’t so bad but i wanna get to the point where these silly thoughts don’t even cross my mind like ever again. Here’s an example of some negative thoughts i have: “I wonder if i pissed that guy off?” “I hope everybody doesn’t stare at me” “I feel stupid” “i look horrible today”….i want to silence all this BS in my mind. If i have to work at it everyday then that’s just what I’ll do. I’m sicken tired of holding myself back.
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You know one thing I’ve never understood is how people even care what people think about them.
The truth is they probably think nothing anyway because everyone is to self absorbed in their own world’s to even care.
Just have confidence you can start at the grocery store by talking to the checkout person.
Lol….that is silly of me isn’t it. ? That’s absolutely true
No your not silly! Not what I was implying at all…
There a millions of people with anxiety issues but people are either going to love you or hate you, either way whatever. Who cares just be true to yourself.
You know people even really like those cocky and arrogant people because they exude confidence in their shit talking. It’s ALL ABOUT CONFIDENCE!!!
You know a good way to overcome your anxiety in your mind maybe is to just start smiling at people, you don’t have to talk. Just observe their reactions.
It can change your mindset when they smile back or give you the nod, so you get to thinking yeah I’m an alright person. I must look alright today or whatever.
If they don’t smile back or acknowledge you in some way who the hell cares says more about them then it does about you.
Go forth and prosper and shine like the confident star that you are!!!
Good job!
Hey bud, I’m so glad you’re making progress!
Keep at it, and I’m sure those thoughts will begin to retreat further and further until you can no longer pay them any mind at all.
Keep it up! 🙂
Wolf, I’m proud of you! I’m glad you’re going out and even going to public places! It’s true, most people are so wrapped up in their own life to notice others. It’s a shame we live in a world where people feel uncomfortable in their own skin.