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

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Anonymous on Jul 9, 2021
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Opening up to people can be scary at first but trust me once you do, all that built up rage or sadness or whatever is all let go. It feels like a weight has been lifted off your shoulder and you now have someone who will be there for you. You won't have to fight your battles on your own because there will be someone there who understands your situation. Of course, it is hard to open up but it allows you to feel more at peace knowing that you aren't alone in a situation which is always a plus.
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Anonymous on Jul 14, 2021
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Opening up to people can be hard. I've found it important to speak freely to accomplish tasks at the time when I began. However, I've found that opening up for me required a judgment of the right timing, space, an people. Opening up to others for myself has been important but its been most meaningful to speak in a space that was safe and would not be abused by those who would not care/try to harm/etc.. Overall, I found the most courage by seeking to address issues that matter most to myself and when opening up would let me not just achieve my own goal of speaking but also allow me to advance another mission.
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liainsalia on Jul 14, 2021
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This is something that is really tough. From personal experience, I can tell you that you aren't alone and it doesn't make you any less of a person. Try not to push it, don't push yourself to do anything you aren't comfortable with which is contrary to the "get out of your comfort zone" which you usually hear. But opening up where you aren't comfortable will only make you close up even further. Slowly, but surely, try to sit in the same room around people more. Then try starting conversations with them - even if about the weather or something you learned today.
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kindheartedfavour29 on Jul 15, 2021
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Think about why you find it scary to open up. Then, when you know what affects you, find boundaries with yourself and others about how far you would like to go when speaking. Realise that people are genuinely nice more than not and focus less on the what ifs. Start with your name and a few interests and you'll start to feel more comfortable. Don't rush. Just take your time. Then, make sure to unwind from discussion seeing as the experience used to scare you. I really hope this was some what helpful. Have a good day. Bye bye.
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Anonymous on Aug 12, 2021
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I think you should know first that you deserve as much right as anyone to socialize, second build your self-esteem and remind yourself that you are more than capable and also it is not a must to open up to big crowds or friend groups try opening up a little more to people you are more comfortable around and definitely gradually you will be in more interactions with more people. Lastly don't overthink it remember that friendship is not one man's boat and that you both or you all should hold up your end. You don't need to burden yourself carrying around the bulk of the relationship. Don't force it. It should work out naturally
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Anonymous on Aug 15, 2021
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It is essential to start talking about what scares you with someone you trust. This is one of the practices that helps me a lot to open up. It is certainly not easy as it sounds. Initially, every people will feel the same to open up even to the most trusted person. It is fine to feel that people will judge us for opening silly feelings. Many will judge us. It is also difficult finding the person whom you can trust to talk about the problem and who will listen. But all we need is one person and one help to lift and move the burden.
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neyahbellow on Sep 8, 2021
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Feeling forced to do leaves a lot of pressure on you! Don't tell them everything at once, take your time to feel comfortable. I've struggled in the past with opening up and although it feels better to be yourself and let others see the true you, it's a lot easier to slowly tell them more about yourself as opposed to bombarding them with information. It can feel overwhelming on both ends and depending on the situation, uncomfortable. I wish you the best of luck and I hope this helped a little. It's hard but you can do whatever you like to help you. Remember mental health always comes first!
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Zahraa000 on Oct 28, 2021
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Fear is an illusory feeling that does not exist, Iam convinced of that, so i will open up to the world and nothing will stand in front of me. Trust that because openness to the world opens up unlimited horizons for me I get to know people who are intellectually and culturally diffrent from me . I learn from them and they learn from me. Thus, I will develop and learn about other cultures.
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MrsJudgie006 on Dec 12, 2021
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First give yourself permission to open freely. Talk about the minor things like asking what things they like. Don't force yourself to open up if you don't really want to. It takes time to feel comfortable opening freely. We're all taking things at our own speeds. If you are looking for some hope in a relationship, an expectation of having a strong emotional connection is high. Many people who are scared to open up often think that bad things will happen and will always think the worst. Sometimes things are good and our doubts shut us in. This is whenever you're able to push forward.
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Womerz on Dec 22, 2021
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I think you have to try really hard to recognize that the people who want you to open up to them, do so because they care about you. Whether it be friends or family, partners or colleagues, they are there to support you. It can be extremely scary to be in that vulnerable state, but it really helps people to feel connected to one another. I found it really scary to tell my boyfriend the full extent of my relationship anxiety, it was so hard. Once I had taken the plunge however, I felt such a weight off my shoulders.
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