You want to but you can't !

Peace :)

Maybe we are the ones holding this hidden beast back from harming people, with our awkward voice and stressed out anxious feelings .

It's sad I almost think that I am doing people a service sparing them from my ignorance, or potential harmful poor social skills. And even if you can be polite and respectful, there is no way to hide your nervous feelings.

That's why I gave up, I'd rather be a peaceful presence, almost like protecting others , from my own inadequacy to be easy to interact with, I'd rather spare them the pain.

But on the other hand, when you are patient, some interactions, just happen , everything goes smoothly, you find it easy to be yourself, and you speak words of wisdom, thoughts or feelings, that go straight to people's heart. And you do make a difference, in people's lives , as well as yours :)

/r/socialanxiety Thread