How can I open up to people more even if it scares me?

If it doesn't scare you even a little, then it's not worth doing. Just go for it. I think you have to look at why it scares you so much and tackle that FIRST because that's the bigger issue here. Talking to people is an exchange, you're not giving them information about yourself for free. And you can do it at your own pace, by your own rules. Keeping that in mind will make it a lot easier to open up. Also, as you get to know the person, if it's right...you'll find yourself being drawn to them and wanting to tell them more about you-maybe even more than they want to know. lol

Well, *scares you* tells you've got fears and it's completely okay to have fears, we all have fears but fears shouldn't control us. In order to be independently talking or independently doing anything you need to set yourself free from all your fears one at a time. I understand opening up can have fears regarding being left or judged, or even trust issues but it's okay. We have the right to take time to choose one of the best people to talk about our problems or even good deeds. Once you worrying about what version of you is created in someone else's mind, I guess it'll get easier for you to talk it out. Thanks.

You could start off slow by being open with someone you are comfortable with. It doesn't necessarily have to be talking about something vulnerable to you, but even just a topic you don't really talk about with the people around you. Finding ways to learn more about others can also help you feel more open to sharing about yourself. You could do this through asking a lot of questions or speaking on topics you're passionate about to see their view. I know opening up at first, can be a scary thing, but knowing that you took that step to challenge yourself will feel so rewarding in the end. :)

I can relate to this question, a lot of times it’s hard to open up to people, especially if we lose their trust early on. However there are ways to gain it back and open up more without having to just throw yourself into it! One way to start opening up to people is to just tell someone how you feel. You don’t have to share any details, just let them know- “I’m sad, I’m mad, I’m happy, etc.”. Following this, you just open up to them more and more and share a little more every time you talk to them at your own pace. Don’t push yourself too hard. At first it’ll feel scary- what if they get upset or find it funny or tell someone else? But as you continue talking, you’ll find that these fears diminish. Don’t open up more than you’re comfortable but if you feel you can trust someone, take a chance. It might even help them to open up too!

slowly start making your feelings more relevant and have support from friends or family. i understand it can be difficult, but if you slowly try to open up more than people will slowly understand how you are feeling. try opening up to people that you are comfortable with first. than from there open up to more people around you until you get comfortable with your situation. this takes time o don't feel like you have to rush anything. just stay calm and remember it is normal for us to feel scared about opening up, but you are going to get through it.

I think to take it a little bit at a time, perhaps you can share something small that you wouldn't have before - when you do - reward yourself for doing it! Congratulate yourself and treat yourself to something nice that you enjoy. No matter how well or not well sharing that thing was, reward yourself anyway! Then next time repeat the same but with something a bit more detailed about yourself. The more you do this the more momentum you will get. It's the little wins that amount to a lot. They keep you going, almost like a game. Hope this helps! You can do it :)

Carefully choose the people you open up to. Start with someone that you fully trust and that you know won’t judge you (it can even be someone you don’t personally know on a support website or forum such as this one), since their open-mindedness, their comforting nature, and their kind and predictable reaction will give you more confidence to gradually open up to more people, including those whose reaction might be unpredictable or frightening to you, if that’s your goal. Keep in mind that you don’t necessarily need to open up to everyone you know, that it’s okay to keep some things to yourself (obviously as long as they’re not hurting you by being kept secret) and that you don’t owe anyone anything (for example: parents claiming they raised you and that you therefore should be telling them what’s wrong and that you should automatically talk to them when something’s wrong, etc.). Listen to your mind, respect your limitations, be kind to yourself when you don’t get the results you were hoping for, be patient and don’t give up. You’ll eventually get where you want to be, even if it takes some time. I believe in you! :)

Start with a person who is supportive and makes you feel good when around them. If you feel secure with them, you can tell them that it's something you would like to work on, that you trust them, and would they be ok if you practice with them. You will feel safe and they will be honoured to be considered worthy of your trust. This in itself is a first step to connecting and opening up. Be sure it is with someone who will be kind and respectful of your honesty. Gradually you will feel more relaxed with them and may start to feel you can open up with others.

Know that your feelings are validated and you are not alone. Everything takes time and this is one of those things that will gradually get easier. First give yourself credit when you do open up. Don’t feel like you need to become an open book. Open up when you feel comfortable doing so (e.g. common interests and experiences). Each of us as human beings have a lot to offer when we open up about certain things. This allows us to build connections, get to know others, and also get to know ourselves more. Try to look for the positives in opening up.

Take it slow. Figure out what it is you're comfortable talking about, and start with that. If being around someone you care about and trust helps with this fear, talk with them. You don't have to talk about anything you don't want to, and you can take it as slow as you want. If you want to talk with a professional about this, tell them that you're scared or nervous, they'll understand. Do what makes you feel safe and comfortable, and go at your own pace. It'll become easier to open up, it just takes practice like any other skill.