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Why Is It So Hard To Start A Conversation Because I Am Way Too Shy, I Don't Know What To Say And Afraid Of Being Ignored And Rejection?

A MyDepressionTeam Member asked a question 💭
Augusta, GA

I have always had the problem with starting conversations, I am way too shy to message first, I don't reach out because I have the fear of rejection and being Ignored. It is too the point I don't even make phone calls because they are not for me but at the same time I am going to do what I want to do, what I am comfortable with because texting or email is much easier for me because I will be quiet the whole time if I was ever on the phone or even on video calls because I get really nervous when… read more

November 6 (edited)
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

I feel exactly the same way.

November 7
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I try to speak with my coworkers, but were loud. Concludes my thinking "if you don't speak up, never get heard at all"

November 10
A MyDepressionTeam Member

me too

November 10
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Im literally afraid of rejection. I never know what to do

November 10
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Online I can say everything I want.
Face to face I fear rejection. I always feel like I'll sound stupid or say something to offend the person. I hate going out to events where I must socialize. I will sit in a corner and read a book on my phone while everyone else is taking and having fun.
I don't thin k anyone really knows me, the real me.
I wish I could be free and not shy to just talk to people.

November 10

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