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fledgling8 · 01-21-2009, 02:35 AM

has any one else experienced this?

over the last 2 years, I've realized that I have a harder time around new people/new experiences. These days I just feel awkward around people I'm not close to and i don't know how to get over that. It's hampering every realm of my life, and I'd like to get a grip on it.

Does anyone have any advice for improving your social skills in your mid 20's? I am really embarrassed about it-- I've been trying to just get out there, and force myself to go to parties and such, but it only shows my ineptitude more. I'm feeling like staying at home and not having to be confronted with it every time I'm out. Does anyone have any tips for this?

01-21-2009, 02:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
fledgling8 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 2	Increased social anxiety with age? has any one else experienced this? over the last 2 years, I've realized that I have a harder time around new people/new experiences. These days I just feel awkward around people I'm not close to and i don't know how to get over that. It's hampering every realm of my life, and I'd like to get a grip on it. Does anyone have any advice for improving your social skills in your mid 20's? I am really embarrassed about it-- I've been trying to just get out there, and force myself to go to parties and such, but it only shows my ineptitude more. I'm feeling like staying at home and not having to be confronted with it every time I'm out. Does anyone have any tips for this?