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Trouble with eye contact

  • 10-07-2012 12:24pm
    #1
    sidewinder2011
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭


    I'm having trouble with eye contact and often make the other person feel awkard/uncomfortable.

    Its starting to affect my life more and just wanted to ask where I start to get help on this. Do I need to see a Psychologist / Psychiatrist ?


Comments

  • #2
    star-pants
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,429 ✭✭✭✭star-pants


    It's something you could consider if you're finding it a big issue for you.

    Could you describe it more?
    I find myself I get uncomfortable with continuous direct eye contact, I tend to break away or just not look directly into their eyes.


  • #3
    paddyandy
    Site Banned Posts: 2,037 ✭✭✭paddyandy


    When you feel bad it can be difficult to maintain eye contact .I had that problem when drinking too much years ago .Extreme Shyness can cause it too .Brain damage can cause it when the visual attention area with thought processes area are over burdened that's as best as i can explain it .I used to blame tube lighting or strip lighting in shops and the work place .I have a poor work record because of weak eyes that are too sensitive to light and always have been .I'm not medically qualified just my own bad experience and i wish you well .Medication can help but i've avoided that road most of the time .I take nothing and it's mild now .


  • #4
    sidewinder2011
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭sidewinder2011


    @ star-pants

    I would describe is as being really uncomfortable / like its tension building up in my eyes when I make eye contact and when I look away it goes.

    I've noticed I tend to make other people uncomfortalbe also. So I'm looking for help. I chatted to a hypnotherapist and she said she could help.

    @ paddyandy

    I recon shyness and lack of confidence may be the root cause. Also I have sensitive eyes.

    But I do think help is needed and fully intend to get it sorted as its becoming more of an issue and causing a lot of stress.


  • #5
    paddyandy
    Site Banned Posts: 2,037 ✭✭✭paddyandy


    Shyness is a sign of the presence of noble qualities such as modesty .It's not valued these days .


  • #6
    Jesus Nut
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 226 ✭✭Jesus Nut


    A very easy one to over come!
    Cops, Air Hostesses etc are all taught this technique ;)

    When talking to someone, stare RIGHT at the bridge of there nose between the eyes. The person you are talking to will be none the wiser and will assume you are staring into their eyes!!

    Have fun.. practice it with someone at home!

    Thats why the above people seem to be able hold a strong face!! Because they are cheating really....

    Staring at the persons bridge between the eyes stops you feeling odd


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