If you’re a shy person, you know that it can basically be the worst thing in the world. Everything from not being able to make friends in class to feeling extremely awkward when going to family gatherings.
WELL, we are here today to let you know that you are not alone, friends.Here are 17 struggles all painfully shy people can relate to:
1. Making eye contact is one of the HARDEST things ever.
Like, UGH.
2. Coming off as a rude person when really, you’re just shy.
3. People make you the center of attention by asking, ‘why aren’t you talking?’
4. When your friends introduce you as the ‘shy one’ to new people.
5. Crowds are your WORST nightmare.
6. Jk, public speaking is your worst nightmare.
7. Not being able to greet people even though you love seeing them.
8. Stuttering while speaking even though you don’t even have a stuttering problem.
9. Group projects? Forget about it.
10. Even if you have something to say, you’re never able to get the word out.
11. Talking to your crush is the TOUGHEST thing in the world.
Basically impossible. Also, point number 8 happens.
12. You can’t say no to anyone, ever.
Chup chap yes to everything. Ugh.
13. Even eating becomes something hard to do at gatherings.
14. Asking questions in class or your college lecture is the worst.
What if you pronounce something wrong!?
15. Getting compliments? YEAH RIGHT.
16. You can never really express yourself.
17. Anxiety is your best friend and takes over everything you do.
No matter how anxious you may be friends, know that it’s okay to be shy. It’s nothing to be embarrassed about and it is completely NORMAL! And you know what? You are not alone. More than half of these answers were given by a ton of our readers in the first place!
Have any other struggles that we missed? Want to include anything else? Are you painfully shy? Let us know in the comments below and don’t worry, it’s all good. Love you.
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