I found this site yesterday and I already feel like I belong. A little about myself...
I'm 22 years old, living with my parents and going to college in New York City. I believe that I have social anxiety, but only in certain situations; I can talk to most people in my classes, but I get anxious if they ask me to go out somewhere (I ALWAYS find an excuse to get out of it). I can't go to a bar or club without panicking, so I never go, and I can't bear to talk on the phone. I've always been shy but its been getting better very slowly. The funny thing is that I'm studying to be a Physical Education teacher, and I have no trouble speaking in front of large crowds or presenting in that context since I love everything sports related and feel very comfortable in this facet.
I've never had a girlfriend or even a first kiss. I've been asked out twice many years ago but I wasn't into the girls and quite honestly I don't know if I was ready for that anyway. Now women pretty much ignore me, they can probably sense that I'm too shy for them and I guess I'm not much of a looker anymore.
Anyway, this is the first time I've ever told anyone this and it feels good to let it out for once. I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone here. Right now I'm gonna post a pic of myself in the thread while I have the nerve
I'll probably take it down eventually tho.
Peace.
I'm 22 years old, living with my parents and going to college in New York City. I believe that I have social anxiety, but only in certain situations; I can talk to most people in my classes, but I get anxious if they ask me to go out somewhere (I ALWAYS find an excuse to get out of it). I can't go to a bar or club without panicking, so I never go, and I can't bear to talk on the phone. I've always been shy but its been getting better very slowly. The funny thing is that I'm studying to be a Physical Education teacher, and I have no trouble speaking in front of large crowds or presenting in that context since I love everything sports related and feel very comfortable in this facet.
I've never had a girlfriend or even a first kiss. I've been asked out twice many years ago but I wasn't into the girls and quite honestly I don't know if I was ready for that anyway. Now women pretty much ignore me, they can probably sense that I'm too shy for them and I guess I'm not much of a looker anymore.
Anyway, this is the first time I've ever told anyone this and it feels good to let it out for once. I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone here. Right now I'm gonna post a pic of myself in the thread while I have the nerve
I'll probably take it down eventually tho.Peace.
