I feel embarrassed
I have really bad social anxiety that I’m always tense and fidgety whenever I’m near people. Like today I went to get my nails done with my sister in law and I was so scared because they usually talk to you while doing your nails and my hands were shaking so much and I felt so bad. I also felt really bad because while my sister in law were having on going conversations with the nail tech working with her, I was just dead silent and I felt so bad. I just don’t want to have to be like this anymore.
Hey! Social anxiety can be really difficult and I’m sorry to hear that it’s impacted you so deeply. I just want to say you are definitely not alone, and you have nothing to be embarrassed about. First of all, I think you should really highlight how brave and awesome you are, being able to go out to the nail salon in general is a huge win, you went in spite of your anxiety!! I used to be really embarrassed when I would get my anxiety in public, but I think changing perspective and mindset can help. Your first priority is you, so if you fidget and feel the need to excuse yourself to calm your anxiety is nothing to be ashamed of. Doing whatever you need to do to feel more comfortable is number 1, and it can be hard to do that with anxiety. It sucks to feel trapped, but keep practicing overcoming your anxiety, being on this app is a huge step, taking initiative of your mental health. I wish you great progress and hope you feel more comfortable!
I also have a similar experience like yours. I'm struggling with a quarter-life crisis, which is lead me to doubt myself a lot. I feel very lonely so I'm trying to be more sociable and talkative. But at the end of the day, after those talks with people, I came home feeling embarrassed with myself. I'm constantly thinking about things that I said to others. I hate this feeling and so I come into a square one where I become a quiet person again.
I feel the same way. I feel bad not talking to people. But I have social anxiety.
I just want to hang out with people who has social anxiety because they would understand me.
