Social Anxiety. - Comments

I am the same way.

I know exactly what you mean.
It's like... you don't want to care about what everyone is thinking, but you can't help but feel paranoid-- and you don't even like eating, or walking, in front of other people because you're afraid you'll fall flat on your face or do something equally embarrassing in front of everybody.

I'm in a very similar position.
Though, I have a feeling I'm getting better, at least a little bit.
I still don't want to go anywhere alone, even a small walk around town is a problem for me(though I'm trying to overcome it); I hate it when people call me on the phone, or text me, because I'm not very good with situations like that.
Or at parties with people I don't really know that well, or at all. I either chicken out, or try too hard with conversation.
Don't even get me started on how awkward it feels if I have to eat alone outside; I feel like everyone is looking at me and judging me and I get so nervous that I lose my appetite.

But, I'm trying to break free from my old patterns. I mean, not everyone will like me, probably most of people wouldn't, and well, I don't even know what made me care so much of it; those who will like me, will probably overlook my little mistakes or won't be bothered by them.
I ask myself over and over - what do I have to lose in the first place?
Nothing; I can only gain by facing my fears and changing them to something positive.

I used to be exactly in your position! But then I got extremely sick of trying to gain everyone's acceptance and decided I just needed to be happy with who I was. I swear, it does a lot of good to think about the things you like about yourself. I'm sure you can find plenty :)

its ok. =]
you shouldnt have to worry about what people think of you. its not their issue so they should just butt out. you probably look fine anyways. =]

aweee
baby your beautiful
be fucking proud of yourself
you have a lot to show for someone like you.
i know you do baby.
dont be afraid
fuck people
fuck the world
you are better then all of them