Overcoming Shyness? (Answers: 5) (Comments: 1)

Any Ideas or suggestions on overcoming shyness

Overcoming shyness??? (Answers: 7) (Comments: 0)

My whole life I have been the person that sits back and watches people. I am a extremely shy person. Its mostly due to my lack of confidence and self esteem. I have absolutely none. Well Im 26, and I cant handle it anymore. I hate being shy, it drives me crazy. I get extremely nervous when I talk to anyone, I clam up and am afraid to say anything. Its very extreme.I have gotten somewhat better. Before I would absolutely avoid everyone, from fear of talking.I try to talk to people now, but I just cant.I never know what to say to people. Please help me!!! Give me some pointers on overcoming shyness, and to help me be more outgoing. When it comes to very close relatives and my husband, Im not shy at all. But, with my job, I have to talk to people all day, and I dont have any friends anymore, Im too shy to have them. HELP!!! PLEASE!!! I hate being shy, and I want to overcome it. Its so extreme that I get panic attacks when around alot of people, or when talking to people. I try to avoid the public as much as possible. Its to the point to where I will not go to the store because of it, I dont want to go anywhere, I panic, HELP Its so extreme that I get panic attacks when around alot of people, or when talking to people. I try to avoid the public as much as possible. Its to the point to where I will not go to the store because of it, I dont want to go anywhere, I panic, HELP

overcoming shyness? (Answers: 6) (Comments: 1)

I have been shy for as long as i can remember. and thats weird because my parent and siblings are social butterflies..i really wanna overcome my shyness badly, can anyone give me any tips to overcome. thnx

What are some good books about overcoming shyness? (Answers: 2) (Comments: 0)

Im not all that shy but it still is messing with my social life. I mean i have friends but when they go and hang out with their groups, im to shy to go over there and meet their friends. Thats why i need a book to try to help me get over this shyness. Any suggestions on books or what i should do in this situation that i mentioned?

Can anyone recommend a good book about overcoming shyness? (Answers: 1) (Comments: 0)

Also, if you happen to be knowledgable in this area, how does one overcome shyness?