re-learn social situations

[Clown]

After years avoiding certain social situations I have come to a point
I dont even know how to react and behave in those situations.
It gets forced or with doubt wich probably seems awkward.

Do you watch tv or look to others how they behave in certain situations ?

for me its only a few situations where I think: should I say this hmm thats probably weird and then maybe that.
I was quit social but 8 years of socialphobia isnt very good for the social skills.

 

[milo2020]

Yea I think I forgot how to socialize so it might be difficult to explain, but you must remember everyone is different and not every style of personality suits everyone...
I tried being like the people on soaps I watch but non of them meet my character...

I think it's more likely our brain telling us we forgot how to socialize... Take a deep breath and relax you are you, talk by smiling or show your happy, and be nice, it's ok to keep asking questions, that's what I do, there are some people who like talking about themselves so act like you are interested...

Don't worry if you say something silly, I do it all the time so does the loud talkative people I talk to or listen to...
Stand up strait, don't crouch (unless you have a serious back pain)
Easy said and done but it's possible it just takes time and practice

Go on wikihow, and search social anxiety there are quite useful tips on that