Hi, long time lurker first time poster on new boards here.
Hoping for advice on a super persistent issue that I just can't seem to shake... and it's really dragging me down.
I have this INTENSE phobia of looking stupid, bad, etc.
It's like an animal brain kind of thing, I mean on an emotional level I start to freak out in situations I'm unfamiliar and uncomfortable with.
And sadly, while I'm pretty sure I know where to trace it (childhood of course).. knowing that doesn't seem to help changing it.
Not only does it keep me from approaching women, but trying new things, and I'm slowly becoming a hermit. I think it also impairs my ability to relate to other people in part because I'm embarrassed by my lack of life.
"Hey how was your weekend? "
"Uh.. Fine.."
"What did you do?"
"Uh.. Hung out and played video games... again.. "
Any input would be appreciated. Cheers.
Hoping for advice on a super persistent issue that I just can't seem to shake... and it's really dragging me down.
I have this INTENSE phobia of looking stupid, bad, etc.
It's like an animal brain kind of thing, I mean on an emotional level I start to freak out in situations I'm unfamiliar and uncomfortable with.
And sadly, while I'm pretty sure I know where to trace it (childhood of course).. knowing that doesn't seem to help changing it.
Not only does it keep me from approaching women, but trying new things, and I'm slowly becoming a hermit. I think it also impairs my ability to relate to other people in part because I'm embarrassed by my lack of life.
"Hey how was your weekend? "
"Uh.. Fine.."
"What did you do?"
"Uh.. Hung out and played video games... again.. "
Any input would be appreciated. Cheers.