
Shyness Support Group
Shyness is a feeling of insecurity that certain people experience while being among others, talking with others, asking favors of others, etc. The initial cause of shyness can vary. Scientists have located some genetic data that supports the hypothesis that shyness is at least partially genetic.

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i just need to get this out. on some rare days i feel like i'm coming out of my shyness a bit but for the most part i feel like i'm not helping myself, i'm not challenging myself to get out of my comfort zone i'm just too comfortable. i can't even make an effort to look people in the face and if people say hello i will ignore them (mostly cuz i might think they're saying hello to someone else). i feel very introverted especailly with family members and have a fear i won't be heard when i speak. then there's that thing i have where i tend not to trust people too much. i have alot of things going on. i don't know what to do. anyway if anyone can help me with starting a conversation or has any advice i would appreciate it.
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i usually look behind me to see if the smile or wave was directed at someone else. that sure ticks them off if it was intended for me:).
my most comfortable time socially was a year when i was able to take the bus everywhere instead of driving and force myself to do something i'd stink at (e.g. left handed bowling or ice skating) in front of people so i would desensitize myself to what other people thought. i have no time to do that anymore but remember the comfort level fondly.
you mention family,can i ask, are your siblings older and more outgoing? my 4 are and that made me feel badly about myself and my shyness growing up.
anyway, i've found that trying not to make it so important to myself has helped. it doesn't really matter how many people i talk to or don't today, as long as i know what brings me peace and make an effort to achieve that every day. ds has sure helped me a lot with that.