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Old Jun 02, 2012, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by laika18 View Post
When i was yonger all my old friends in high school they would lose interest in me if i was myself). well i refuse to not be myself now. is this a problem im creating?

idk why im so sensative =/ maybe i isolating myself too much and thinking too much? so its like compounding fears or something.. does that happen?.
((laika))

I'm sorry that you're having such a tough time being yourself.

A possibility that comes to my mind is that you've developed a hypersensitivity to being yourself. You feel very awkward and "on the spot". Rather than deal with that uncomfortability, you're avoiding putting yourself in the position in which you feel vulnerable ~ and may be criticized by others. Particularly afraid of criticism by those that you really like.

I'd recommend working through your anxiety slowly but surely. Stop avoiding meeting others. Talk about things that truly interest you with friendly people, and build your self-confidence. You may want to try working with a T, perhaps one who's rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cog...herapy/MY00194

Very best wishes to you!
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