throwaway577

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   by throwaway577 8y ago

   Hey @locococo, @0x01030307 Good to know there are people who are similar!
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   by throwaway577 8y ago

   Not really, obviously I feel more relaxed around people I know but I'm never really comfortable.
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   by throwaway577 8y ago

   Yeah, I definitely think that I lack confidence in social situations but too often it's just too much and I withdraw almost completely.
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   by throwaway577 8y ago

   Yes I do! I feel much more open/relaxed after speaking up in a meeting, it's like the pressure is off and can feel more normal. But it wears off quickly and then it's back to the usual. I don't know how to create those
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   by throwaway577 8y ago

   Thanks for those suggestions
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   by throwaway577 8y ago

   That's an interesting perspective, thanks.
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   by throwaway577 8y ago

   Thanks for the suggestion. Although to be honest I try that from time to time and I don't feel comfortable there at all either.
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   by throwaway577 8y ago

   Thanks, I'll have that in mind
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   by throwaway577 8y ago

   That I don't know exactly. Anything that requires interaction with people makes me want to avoid it even if I actually want/need it. It's possible something in my childhood affected me but I don't know what (no one in my
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    Ask HN: How to deal with social anxiety?

    15 points by throwaway577 8y ago|23 comments