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Social awkwardness, low self-confidence

  • 21-08-2005 8:28pm
    #1
    rsynnott
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,003 ✭✭✭


    Okay, so my problem... I have very major problems making friends, getting to know people, and such. I'm very nervous in large groups. Hmm, I'll write more later, can't quite say what I mean right now.


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  • #2
    Sarky
    Closed Accounts Posts: 31,967 ✭✭✭✭Sarky


    If you're nervous in large groups, try finding smaller ones. It's a lot easier to get to know small amounts of people, and they'll eventually introduce you to other small amounts of people, and your circle of friends grows. Trying to be friends with too many people at once never works.


  • #3
    miss_gonzo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 162 ✭✭miss_gonzo


    what do you exactly get nervous about??


  • #4
    nesf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,644 ✭✭✭✭nesf


    I'd have to agree with Sarky.

    It's old old advice, but try a new hobby. One involving small groups of people.

    It might help you.


    Or if you want to tackle your fear of crowds then maybe therapy is an option? Is it anxiety based? That could point to a larger problem with groups just being one of the more visible aspects.

    It's a very tough thing to deal with though. Had a similar problem with groups for many years. Was part of something larger though, so I've no experience with it as a problem on it's own if you know what I mean.


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