unable to express natural expressions

I posted something like this a while back which did not illicit any sort of familiarity with anyone as there were no responses so I thought now that it is really running rampant I would post it again with perhaps a better description.

As the title says I cannot express natural facial expressions and it scares people, that is the best description of the reaction I can explain, it happens all the time with co-workers where a conversation cannot really go anywhere because people notice it and it freaks them out. Just yesterday my mom backed away from me as soon as I noticed I was doing it, she's obviously not scared of me but for ****s sake it's a wretched feeling, I must be projecting something if she had that reaction.

I'll try to explain it a bit better, you know how flexing or tensing your cheek muscles pushes against your bottom eye lids? That is what i do inadvertently and I have looked at it in the mirror and it does give off a sort of "evil" vibe...HOW DO I STOP IT, I AM GOING ****ING CRAZY!?!?!?!?

I was told that.................that I make funny faces. I asked them if I am a clown or something and they said oh, every time I look at you when something happens, I start laughing.

I understand, to an extent anyway. I feel like I'm too self concious about facial expression, and when i feel i should laugh at something, i make a very concious effort to do so, or when i feel like i should be shocked i make a very concious effort to look shocked or surprised... and i think this causes me to overexaggerate the emotion (This only happens in social situations though, and around people with whom i feel anxious) which causes people to back away a little.

So i think your problems stem from your anxieties, which is why i would try to stop beating myself up about it and focus on methods to overcome the anxieties instead. I think as human beings we're all capable of producing the right facial expressions/conveying our emotions simply by being ourselves and not trying too hard. Once you start to feel comfortable around people (comfortable with yourself) I'm sure you will be capable of less intimidating facial expressions.

BTW, one of my friends once called me the confused truth seeker, so your screen name immediately struck sympathy. Good luck on your quest, and i'm sure in time you will find the answers