How can I open up to people more even if it scares me?

This can be dealt with the same way you would deal with any other phobia. You work up to it. You have to slowly push yourself to do it. more often than not you will find that you have scared yourself over something small, something that you have no reason to fear. push yourself to do it one time, just ones. There is no harm in just one time right? If you do it just one time you may find that you are able to do it, that you have nothing to fear. when you realize this you can really push yourself, make yourself do it more and more often.

It’s tough yes, I am very familiar with always staying guarded and always thinking not to let anyone close or open up. Sometimes it’s safe that way but it also can be hurtful. When you try to shut someone out and not open up you push them away, when you’re trying not too. You secretly feel that if you tell them how you feel, you will be judged or rejected or they may just not know to answer. But sometimes the risk is worth it. Because if you hold those feelings I they can do some damage. There is always someone who is willing to listen to what you need to express never lose hope and put yourself out there.

It’s terrifying to give away a piece of yourself to someone else. No matter how many times you open up to people, it never will be easy. You know yourself better than anybody else on this earth — and you will choose your own path. The easiest path to take isn’t always the right one, and the right path isn’t ever the easy one. But if you work for what you want while doing what’s right, it’ll all be worth it in the end; even it you got burned along the way. The ones who take the cheap, easier ways? Well, they can try to enjoy what they get without knowing how good it really is. I hope this makes sense; my point remains! TLDR: doing the right/good thing will never be easy, but it will always be worth it.

Overcoming your fear of opening up can be resolved by conquering it. (I draw this from my own experience). When I was little I couldn't talk to strangers, never mind opening up to them. I then forced myself to talk to strangers and to open up to people who cared. It takes a lot of willpower, and it's extremely scary, but eventually it gets easier. I can now talk to anyone without feeling awkward or scared and I can open up to people close to me. To practice opening up, you can use 7 Cups. It's not as direct as face-to-face, but it can lessen difficulty over time and make face-to-face less scary. Start small, go big; I always say. I hope this answers your question. With kind regards, Mark H.

Me personally. I feel safe opening up to people just by putting myself out there to socialize even if I do feel uncomfortable. I look at it like this people can either accept you or don't. On the other end no-one has ever accepted me, but to me its really no big deal; because at the end of the day I usually don't want to be accepted by no-one one who has bad company involved with them. Not saying that everyone who is social with others, or me has bad company involved with them, but I guess what I am saying if people don't like you, due to you trying to open up its probably best that you isolate yourself from those type of people.

Opening up to people is not easy and it should not have to be. You got to find the right people the one that you can actually connect with and you can see around for a longer period of time. It will come naturally. Fear is normal it happens to everyone especially if you have been burned before, it gets harder but the first them is admitting that there is something you want to change. So choose your tribe wisely and you will have a lot easier time to open up and enjoy the fact that you do. Stay amazing :)

You can start with small steps without forcing yourself. From the smallest details to the smallest details. It can be easier and more fun if you listen to the other person. The best part of conversations is that both parties understand each other. As you talk, your fears will lessen and you will begin to feel safe sharing things with each other. Talk about anything without forcing yourself. Don't expect what you don't want from the other party and back off when you feel uncomfortable. Try to express yourself in the simplest way and do not be afraid. Everything will get easier with time.

Opening up is scary for a lot of people, but it doesn't make your situation any less unique! I work with a lot of people that are harboring private or personal secrets that they want to share with family and friends. What I typically suggest is that you take some time to not only consider what you want to say, but also who you want to share with. When you know who you want to share with, consider each person individually. Who are they, what do they like, do they share with you? All you really need is one person to talk to, because after having one person you can really open up to, the next will be easier, and the one after that easier still! Opening up to others is a choice we have to make, and continue making, until it becomes natural for those of us that feel hesitant to do so. Good luck!!!

It's threatening to open up or extend the comfort zone. But, as we do things beyond your comfort zone new strengths develop. I use 10-15 minutes or something like that as needed for allowing or challenging myself to stay in that uncomfortable zone of communication. I take it that 15-20 minutes as opportunity sometime or other time just set aside to be uncomfortable on opening up to people. In those minutes, I am not at myself but something who don't have ego, fear, or threat to open up. That duration usually shrinks or extends but doing so is relieving and also give accomplishment feel

This can be a very tricky question, especially if you are naturally a private person and cannot easily share things about yourself and your life with other people. However, in order to make connections with others, especially if we want those connections to be meaningful, we have to open up more. I feel like we might want to start by sharing anecdotes of ours that aren’t all that essential to who we are, yet can give much space for other people to share their own and become comfortable around us. And by seeing that they are enjoying our company and that they are comfortable, we can eventually start sharing more stuff of our own as well. It is a process and it takes time, and that is okay.

Until you know that the people you open are not here to get at you or use what you said against you, you can open up freely and without having to be scared. The only reason one would be scared to open up to people is if you feel you will be judged, thought of differently, laughed at, etc. You have to let yourself take the risk to open up and trust them. (preferred to only tell people who you trust as not everyone needs to know everything you go through.) After you open up, you'll feel so much better and you'll be relieved you did open up at the end of the day!

One person at a time!! I know firsthand how terrifying it is, but taking it one person at a time can help a lot. Is there someone in your life that you are close with already, who you feel more comfortable (or less afraid of) confiding in? Another thing that might help is starting out vague and then, as you become more comfortable, more and more specific about your particular struggles. You are not alone, and it is completely valid that you feel a little scared to open up, but you can do it! We're all rooting for you :)

It's typically best to start small, with someone you can trust and a modest issue you wish to share, and work your way up from there. I understand that it can be frightening; nevertheless, by starting slowly, you may find that your fear and level of fear decreases. I hope you discover a method that works for you; this is how I learned to communicate with others. Start with online talking to people (like on this site) and talking to friends and family! As you get more comfortable, you can slowly begin talking to more and more people. hope this helps

You must start by asking yourself why you find it hard to open up to people to begin with? What has happened in your past to build up to this? Many times people have been betrayed or cheated on which leads them to find it difficult to open up again in the future. It is important that you address these issues so that they don’t have an effect on later relationships. Also be mindful that not everyone is out to betray or cheat on you. It is wrong to judge people in later relationships just because you’ve been hurt before.

I know that opening up towards people is hard. I have been there and it is never easy, but I began with people whom I have considered close. As time passes it began to be easier and easier. I know you are your own person but if it makes you feel any better, a lot of us go through with what you are going through. You're not alone and we are here for you. I hope you have a great day and that you feel better through time. I used to close off on the people I love, but that didn't help me at all. Try not to do the same.

If someone trusts you, chances are they value you as a close friend, and would want you to trust them. So people that lay their soul bare for you and seek you out for help, and really appreciate you for that (well first think of how warm and happy that makes you feel like that you are their sounding board for the issues of life, and that may be exactly how they feel if you open up to them), they would definitely like to return the favor. Realize that you are no less than anyone else and probably a beautiful person and if you're best friends with someone they deserve to see the inner you just as much as you deserve to see the inner them

Opening up to people can be super hard at times, but it's not impossible. I used to be super guarded, but then I learned that people want to get to know me, and actually care about my feelings and experiences. Breaking that barrier between friends can be scary, but once its down, you feel closer and more connected with the people you know. I know that feeling of being worried you'll be judged or looked down upon, and it can be crippling sometimes, but the truth is that that most people are empathetic and kind. I learned to surround myself with people who I knew cared about me, and wanted me to be open, finding your circle is very important.

It sounds like you feel you are in a position where you want to be as open as you can be but worry or panic about the reception you will receive about what you share. To understand where the fear of sharing information about yourself comes from you can reflect on if there was any experience you did share in the past with someone. What kind of response did you get from that past experience? What do you generally expect from people who are close to you? If worried about opening up it may be beneficial to put yourself in the shoes of the friend opening up to another friend about a topic or experience they feel uncomfortable sharing. If you have compassion for others then why not yourself for what you have gone through? Planning what you are going to say can also make things easier, as it allows you to get across how you feel more and so help someone else understand what you are going through. Sharing information about yourself is not something that needs to be rushed. It can be a gradual process. You may alert them that you feel afraid to share a personal experience but then tell them you are struggling and gradually let them know more as you begin to trust them more. It is really important to ask yourself what way of communication helps you become more open. Is it spoken communication? Is it through messaging, text, telephone or writing a letter? Do think of the method you feel suits you best. For further support feel free to communicate with one of our listeners of therapists anonymously. To open up takes trust and the right time. It's up to you to make that decision with patience and self-acceptance.

Approach someone who you trust and are close to, and believe that they have your best interests in mind. You can start off by sharing small parts of the story and wait to see how they react before continuing on and sharing more in depth with them. Hopefully they are reassuring to you, and actively listen to what you are saying. This can make you feel like a huge weight has lifted of your shoulders. By opening up to someone it should make you feel more relieved and less pressured as the proverbial saying goes 'a problem shared, is a problem halved'.

While many people believe opening up or even talking to people is easy to do, there are many of us who have anxiety over such a thing. Taking small steps to open up is a great place to start. Opening up about certain things in our lives can be very scary, but also liberating, once we are able to do so. It can feel good to let someone else into our lives, but it is also understandable, the fear, that is associated with it. Starting with small snippets of information about my life, is how I dipped my toes in the water, and found it to be more helpful!

It's often best to start off small finding someone you can trust, with a small topic that you want to tell them and go from there. I know it can be scary, however maybe by starting off small it will decrease your fear and how scared you are. I hope you find a way that works for you, this is how i learned to open up to people. By choosing the right people to open to at the begining until you are confident enough to just be open constantly. Choose understanding, loving people you can open to, people who has proven they care and won´t judge you for who you are, it sounds weird but there are many people in the world who just accept you for who you are.

Opening up to people can be nerve wrecking, but sometimes it is worth asking yourself what it is that scares you about it. Often we feel nervous because we have some sort of expectation of how the interaction should go, or what sort of outcome it should have, and then when things don't go as planned we feel upset, or like we have failed in some way. Also, past experiences of being hurt by someone you have opened up to can make you scared to open up to new people. I found starting small and working on my expectations really helped me open up.

Start small. Relate your experiences to others. Share a hobby you like or a song that resonates with you. Little by little, you're giving your loved ones breadcrumbs of who you are. Once you begin to feel more comfortable, you can start breaking off bigger chunks. Quality time with people will also help. Comfort is a major part of opening up. Learn more about the other person too. You never know what you might have in common. Trust is important too. It can be difficult, as from personal experience. Part of opening up is trusting that the other person wants to hear what you have to say and wants to help you. Opening up can be daunting at first, but just doing a little bit everyday can help immensely.

You shouldn’t let fear stop you. There are going to be people who dearly care for you and want you to open up to them so they can help understand you. Not everyone will betray you or use your feeling agasint you just remember that. You are not alone and there are many people out there willing to help you or even strangers online you reach out to when you are feeling alone. Don’t be scared of opening up because there are people who probably open up to you who are also terrified to speak about there feelings too

Thanks for reaching out! Opening up to people can leave you feeling hesitant, anxious and worry about being judged. Anxiety UK, Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) and Mental Health America are examples of organizations to help support those with Anxiety. As someone who identifies with what you are going through, my own personal experience opening up to people little by little has been helpful. Please know that there is no obligation for everyone to know everything about you! You don't exactly have to share everything with people the moment you meet them. Mystery is something! Everyone is in the same boat as you. We all fear being judged. The only difference is that some make it less obvious than others that they fear being judged. Let yourself have a fun time and enjoy yourself! You might want to ask yourself what you would like people to ask you questions about and then that can set up you asking them questions. That can be a good start! Take opening up as a chance for people to change whatever perceptions they have of you prior to opening up. Opening up is an opportunity! You are welcome to communicate with one of our listeners or therapists on our site for further support. Also available on our site are mindfulness exercises and self-help guides to look into! I tell myself that no one is judging you and you're the only one making it hard on yourself. I think this way of thinking has really helped me opened up to other people. I hope you come to realize is that don't be too difficult about yourself.

I’d say try to take it one step at a time. You may have to build that trust with someone you feel comfortable with. It is important that you feel like they won’t judge you. Then if you start an open conversation, perhaps a topic on what you want to go deeper into, it will give them chance to speak their opinions on it and for you to open up a bit more. But make sure to keep it slow. If you do too much, you may get put off. Just try your best and that’s all you can do :)

Find friends, family, peers, or support workers that you are comfortable sharing your personal life with. It is a scary thing to overcome and can take a while but start by sharing not so personal things and moving up from there. You can practice with people online if that helps.. like 7Cups! Don't be afraid if a few people don't take it well! Not everyone is meant to handle others opening up to them. Asking for permission to open up to them a bit more might help. Figuring out how they react to others opening up can also help you find the right person. Remember to breathe and take things at a slow pace:)

Just with simple hi..and wait to respond them ya just trying to be funny with them in starting of conversation so they become comfortable and not hesitate to talk to me .always trying to find there way of mind and trying to connect that. I also feel like that when I do this way people feel connected to me and they feel good about that and ready to start to talk more freely and more openly sometime they connect with heart that makes them feel good and lighter and they forget there problems. That how I always try to open up with peoples.

I would suggest that you slowly create a support system for yourself with the people who are already close to you, and then slowly open up to others. Although, I’m not in your situation opening up to new people is much easier when you do it bit by bit rather than all at once. I’d also suggest to try making this other person feel that they can open up to you too. That way you can learn more about this other person, while they learn more about you. As I stated earlier, I’m not in your situation so I don’t know the specifics, but I understand how you feel and I hope everything turns out well for you.

Some ways to open up to people more even if it scares you is to understand that they are not trying to judge you. Other people may want to help you with whatever troubles you make be going through. Also, it may help you in the long-run or in the future. Venting or letting out your feelings can help make you feel good about the current situation or help solve a problem that has been weighing you down. Talking about your feelings can help you express yourself and figure out why you are feeling the certain way you do.