Shyness
Shyness is the feeling of apprehension, lack of comfort, or awkwardness especially when a person is in proximity to other people. This commonly occurs in new situations or with unfamiliar people. Shy people often desperately want to connect with others, but don’t know how or can’t tolerate the anxiety that comes with human interaction. If you are shy you will tend to avoid talking or interacting with people as much as possible so as not to get embarrassed or say something that people may not like.
Shyness is most likely to occur during unfamiliar situations, though in severe cases it may hinder an individual in his or her most familiar situations and relationships as well. Shy people avoid the objects of their apprehension in order to keep from feeling uncomfortable and inept; thus, the situations remain unfamiliar and the shyness perpetuates itself. Shyness may fade with time; e.g., a child who is shy towards strangers may eventually lose this trait when older and become more socially adept.
Symptoms of shyness
- Blushing
- Sweating
- Upset stomach
- Tendency to withdraw from social interactions
Shy people think more than all other people. They analyze everything that happens, keep thinking about the comments they hear and over think everything.
Shyness can be treated. The following is a list of tips that can help you overcome shyness:
- Build your self confidence
- Control your self talk
- Get rid of inferiority
- Practice talking to people that you don’t know well
