whenever i talk to people i just seem to shut down, sometimes

>>18681236
Practice makes perfect.
http://www.improveyoursocialskills.com/conversation

hmm.. i wouldnt really look into their expression TOO MUCH to where you want to shut down at the second they show a little disgust. ask how they are, people love when you ask them questions. i find it hard to make friends most of the time too in fear of being rejected.. but all you can do is try! :')

>>18681646
>i find it hard to make friends most of the time too in fear of being rejected.
yea so do i it sucks
have you gotten any better tho?

>>18682513
mmhm!! u have to really just find people in the same boat as you ex:people who feel like theyre bad at socializing too or even better find someone who has gotten over their social anxiety and is understanding to your situation. you cant find normies and expect them to like you automatically, you'll be let down and be more convinced smthn is wrong with u, bud..

>abuse early in life
Not saying this could be the root of your anxiety but...
When your subconcious mind contains self limiting beliefs and/or trauma, that might be the reason why you experience discomfort. Automatically, you'll go to fight or flight mode during social interactions. This because your subconcious mind perceives danger when it shouldn't.
Sometimes social anxiety will go away over time with practice. But it may not go away with people who have unresolved issues. I advise to try CBT Therapy or better yet, Psychodynamic Therapy (psychoanalysm).

stay in motion, and stop giving people the benefit on the doubt. people might be more awkward than you. it's possible, definitely.

if you stay in motion, and stop gauging people's reactions, then you've suddenly discovered the secret to confidence.