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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Waiting too long?

Beaumont
Beaumont
One of the very real dangers (yes, dangers!) of being shy is waiting too long to act when we know what we could or should do - is this timidness (not the same as cowardice by any means) a problem for anyone else? How do we keep in mind that there are rewards in just trying to do something?

Beaumont
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yes, I know what you are saying.. I had a chance today to flirt my heart out.. had a cute guy sitting right next to me for a half hour, and I was too nervous, and afraid that I was going to blow it with him that I probably did anyway.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I can't tell you how many opportunities I've let slip by me. I hate myself for all of them.

I recently watched "The Secret." The law of attraction. There was a part in there that said when you want to do something, don't hesitate, just do it. But how?! How can I just put all of the years of anxiety aside and go for it? It's not as easy as they make it sound.

I've probably ruined my career because I let things go.
deleted_user
deleted_user
thats what happens when i don't show that i like someone >.< i can never go out cuz they never know i like them cuz i can't tell them cuz i'm shy cuz i have no experience cuz i don't go out ='( it's a neverending circle of misery
Loved1
Loved1
Yes, I too see many missed opportunities I regret, and realize shyness is a big part of it. I feel like when I do take action with good intentions, God meets me more than halfway to help me accomplish something.