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

Start with the small things. Use this as an avenue to get more comfortable discussing the major things in your life.

Its very scary opening up to people for multiple reasons. But it always feels good after if you tell the right people who care and/or love you. Be sure to start with the people you're closest to, either if that's a parent, significant other, friend or anyone. If they play a big part in your life, they deserve to know and they should want to help you with whatever your going through. You can start by just a regular conversation, it can be worrying but talking to the person about something else first eases everything. This is what i do, i always say "I need to tell you something". It will be hard to spit it out but that means they know something is up, and you have no way of backing out. Then you say it, you can tell the person to wait to say anything until you're done explaining. Also, haha, do it in a comfortable environment, not someplace tense, like a grocery store. Always remember, everyone needs to open up about something some time in their life, so you are not alone!

Be confident and make sure you take a step at a time don’t rush! Write out what your going to say before hand on notes so it gets you prepared but most of all be brave and you’ll be fine.

Practice every day and take small steps to increase the difficulty. That way you take smaller challenges at a time and it will come to you naturally

This may seem stupid but do it. Life is terrifying and plenty of things are going to scare you, if you trust the person to open up to them and if you feel that its important than just take a deep breath, and tell them. Once its out it's easy, a weight will have been lifted off your chest.

Try to start with small scale first. Like talking to your friends about hobbies and stuffs, then try bigger scale, like to your neighbors and people at the supermarket. After some time, you'll get used to it. Trust me ;)

By saying how you feel, without thinking about it. I understand it can be hard to talk to someone if you're scared, but it's better to be scared than to sit and think that you're alone.

Start off small, Ask someone if you can borrow a pencil or something and try starting a conversation with them. Try to talk to people who seem lonely because they are probably just as scared as you are. It will be hard opening up to people at first but you will get used to it after a while. Don’t be afraid to go a little out of your comfort zone.

You can open up to more people by joining events, activities and others. Try other cultures and learn from them.

opening up to people can be super hard sometimes, just try to be honest and share what you're comfortable sharing with the people around you that you trust the most. stay safe

Start small. You don't have to tell people your life story all at once. Tell them little facts about your life. Once you do it more often, it'll get easier!

I suggest you need sometime..You don't have to open up at one go..Take some time and breathe relax and don't stress out..Eventually you'll open up

Start with baby steps. For example, if crowds scare you, don't go to a Grateful Dead concert, instead try something small like a library event with few attendees.

You can remember that people, I believe, are internally all positive, people who are inclined to help you. Often times they stray from this path, and it's entirely okay to be scared of something that is unknown. But understand that with risks, comes opportunities, opportunities for you to better yourself in every way, with those that want to help you.

opening up is the most rewarding thing you can do for yourself. It lifts so much much weight off your shoulders. I promise, even if it's scary it'll help a lot. You're brave you can do this.

Practice on people you're not scared of. Such as family members or people you love. What are some people you're NOT afraid to speak to?

Start by opening up more to someone who you really trust and have known for a while. You can say the little things first and if they're accepting, you can open up more and more. It's always better to open up slowly and testing your ground than rushing it and possibly regretting it later.

Opening up to people is a daunting experience, it means you trysting people with your inner most part of your life. Start with people you trust and take breathe and start slowly and know what you may think may not be what the next person is thinking. Opening up is gift of releasing whats inside of you that needs to come out.

it's good to have a barrier but its also unhealthy to bottle things up. Personally, I know that I shouldn't bottle up my emotions no matter how much I might try to so something that works for me is pretending im not scared until I forget that I am. Sort of like faking it until you make it lol BUT IT REALLY DOES WORK!!!

Right now you are starting to gain insight on getting some support. Good job it took courage to ask this! Maybe you can "open up" to some people you trust. Also share on how this scares you and to be patient with you and know you are trying to open up more. Don't push yourself for others. You do this on your own pace. Good luck Im rooting for you.

First start of online, take 7cups for example. Find people who understand what you're going through and work from there. It may take a while, and that's okay. Just give yourself time.

By accepting yourself the way you are. Be PROUD of who you are . People will automatically accept you. Ask yourself the reason why you fail to accept yourself completely. Do you want to change it? Or embrace it? Also, "Act the you'd like to be, and soon you'll be the way you'd like to act". Best luck!

:) All I can say is start with small talk , not every-one is going to reply but it will bring you out of your shell :)

Try over messaging it helps me because I don’t have to see the persons face or they’re voice I understand to some people the like that they can see and hear another person but for my advice I’d message or text them

You will need to identify and deal with whatever it is that scares you. Such fears are usually learned and can be systematically unlearned.

You don't have to necessarily open up to people. It will take a lot of time and courage to say what you want to say or feel. You may possibly meet open minded people. I understand that because sometimes or oftentimes, it scares me to open up to a lot of people because I never know who could be open minded and close minded. Other than that, I wish the best for you and I do believe that there are some people out there who will understand you the most. Once again, always remember that only open up to those people you trust who happened to be open minded as well. Have a nice day.

Start small, start simple. Ask yourself the purpose for which you are trying to be more open and think about people whom you already know care about you. Start by opening with them about smaller things- your doubts, seek advice or an audience. See how you feel after confiding in someone. Give yourself space to understand your reaction and don't judge yourself. Tell yourself you have time, that its not an all or nothing scenario i.e. you don't have to share everything in a single sitting. Be easy about it because in general the deeper things in life are not intense, but the ones that have a lingering feeling. Don't work against a deadline, but see if openness is adding value to your life and relationship. Relationships have different depths and all are useful in their own way. So openness in each kind of relationship also varies and don't pressure yourself if you don't feel upto confiding in everyone. Take your time and pick your special people :)

You can try new things and take time to start conversations where you could get into the habit of opening up to someone about something you are feeling and try to step out of your comfort zone to see what it feels like. You can also practice on trying how to communicate with others and put effort to talk so it also won't be so weird if it is really difficult you can talk to your peers and ask for some advice or speak to your closset friend and start off slow by telling them how you feel or ask them if they are willing to hear you open up

Know that people are here for you, and that people are patient and caring. I deal with this myself, and am working on expanding my social circle. I aim to reach out to others because I really want to be able to lean on others for support. I don't want to fight this fight alone. Understand that there are others who want to be there for you. Once you know what you want, nothing can stop you! Just keep trying, if you fail or freeze up, it's completely normal. Have faith and know that one day, you will be able to open up to people.

Practice more in front of a mirror or a camera. It is not silly as it sounds. If you can't open to people then its because you may not have the enough experience of how to get your fears of opening up aside and talk. practicing in front of a mirror will help you to arrange your words and the way you say them. Videoing yourself talking is not only a practice, but also an evaluation for yourself as you will get to see yourself talking and see your facial expressions more clearly. Then you can see whether to do a specific way of talk or not.