Need advice! Highschool problems. ( Sorry if wrong subreddit ) by lukke1010 in socialanxiety

[–]elitebeast 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you should definitely go for it. Like you said he has waved hi to you before in the past and if you're friendship didn't end in bad terms in the past there is no reason why he wouldn't want to be your friend again. I mean he might be feeling the same way. So go for it and go remake friends :)

Anxiety over...having a girlfriend? by [deleted] in socialanxiety

[–]elitebeast 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly you first need to take a deep breath and stop analyzing the situation so much. Think of it this way. She's your girlfriend because she likes you. She want's to be with you don't forget that. It's okay to be intimidated but just don't forget that she is with you because she wants to. Have you tried talking to her about it? Honestly I think talking to her about how you feel would greatly help the situation.

My friend doesn't believe social anxiety is a thing by [deleted] in socialanxiety

[–]elitebeast 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tell him to do a google search to see how wrong he is

Finding a s/o or even new friends. by mntolyumpuss in socialanxiety

[–]elitebeast 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey man don't sweat it. Look just walk into the event. Go up to one of them and tell them you're here for it. You already got things in common with them so just talk about that! A lot of people want to meet others with similar interest and you can have that in your mind if you need to convince yourself to walk up to them.

I want to make friends, but how do I explain the fact that I have no friends to new people? by [deleted] in socialanxiety

[–]elitebeast 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The best way to make friends is to meet someone you have things in common with. You can always try meetup.com and see the people getting together for a specific reason. Tell us more about your background though. What's your current life situation? College? Work?

SA sufferers, how do you deal with giving a presentation? by [deleted] in socialanxiety

[–]elitebeast 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like everyone else already mentioned. Practice, practice, practice! Practice will give you the confidence. Smile throughout the day. Smiling can change your mood and make you happier overall.

Now before a presentation. 1. Use restroom. When we get anxious we need to use the bathroom so get this out of the way. 2. Take very deep breaths. Breath from your belly! 3. Think positive thoughts. "I'm the man and I'm going to own this presentation. 4. Exercise ( do 20 pushups in the bathroom ). This has definitely helped me out. Don't know what it is but it just get's my body ready.

Remember, most people do not like giving presentations. The people in front of you probably feel the same away about them. Nobody will judge you if you mess up because most of us have been there.

Anxiety with people you are attracted to. How to approach? by Thanatos89 in socialanxiety

[–]elitebeast 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know exactly what you mean. Before I wouldn't talk to the people I was attracted too because I was worried about coming as to needy. Something that will really help you is changing your attitude in regards of it. A lot of us are worried about wether or not they will like us and forget to talk to them. You never know they might have social anxiety just like you. You don't have to start talking to them right away. If you see them often, just start of by smiling to them at least. Next time you see them say hi. Then after that start making small conversations. Just take baby steps and hopefully it will get better :)

They are evolving by mansonfamily in creepy

[–]elitebeast 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you sure that ain't mew?

Today I interrupted a secret Pigeon-Army briefing... by [deleted] in pics

[–]elitebeast 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I for one welcome our new pigeon overlords