Why am I so afraid to open up?

Maybe you are shy, afraid of judgment, maybe you have been hurt multiple times and are therefore afraid to be yourself.

Opening up can be scary. But to grow it is so important to share and put yourself out there. It's how you know if someone is the right friend, mentor, or partner for you.

its normal to be shy and hidden, its only human, most people don't really like talking about them self or their problems to people, but its a good thing when we do talk about them, little weight lifted off your shoulders when you do talk about things going on, message me anytime!

Maybe you don't trust the other person. Choose the right person and open up in front of them. Not everyone is worth it to share your feelings.

i feel like that all the time so don't worry your not the only one, sometimes we don't like opening up because were either not comfortable with telling people or because were scared of what they'll think and worried we'll get judged. the best way to open up is with somebody who either gets what your going through or talking to someone who you know wont judge and who will help and support you through it, it can be anyone from a friend/ family member or even a teacher! hope you find this easier to understand, hope everything works out!;)

It may be possible you grew up having all the people around you telling you what to say and what to keep inside your mind. We all form patterns of communication and our insecurities come from those moments from our childhood most times as well. Try to identify what are the situations in which you feel you aren't feeling okay to open up & also what would make you feel more comfortable. Once you know these elements you can try finding someone who might help you, a good friend in which you trust. Some people tough are just more reserved... It's nothing wrong with that.

Probably because you are afraid to get hurt. Maybe because of being hurt in the past. The thing is you have to know whom to open up to. Don't just open up to anyone and trust must be earned not given.

Opening up can be a very scary thing. Opening up and saying something wrong - that’s now scary. However, the more you open up, the more you’ll feel happy and more comfortable.

im pretty shy if you meet me in public even though im a writer a poet its easy being online and talk not many ppl can see the flaws you have in side if you stutter of have anxiety when you down or happy im more afraid talking to real person because even online I cut short in the conversation and sometime I feel like im a fool when I talk face to face sometttimes its just hard to open up showing the ppl the true you just because we are afraid to show our dif sides we have inside of us

Maybe try not to care about what they think or be afraid of them judging you. I've just started a relationship with someone who I met by chance and as I don't care about what they think of me, I don't feel like there's a barrier where I'm holding back my bad traits and the things which make me me. Also, they don't make me feel bad for my judgmental opinions, which is great haha. I think it also depends on the person who you are opening up to; if they're shy as well then it'll be more difficult. However, if you're afraid to open up to them, then maybe you should not bother talking with them.