How can I open up to people more even if it scares me?
Anonymous
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Oct 23, 2016
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Start with person/people who you trust the most. When you tell them more about the things you've kept to yourself about, you may start noticing that it isn't as scary as it felt first.
Richie15
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Oct 26, 2016
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Well... Who says you have to? Some people are really open and will tell everyone everything, others prefer to share only with a few very close friends. Whichever works for you is what's right.
TheRealMadison
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Oct 27, 2016
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one of the best ways is to just go for it. you wont be comfortable with something until you step out of your comfort zone!
Degrooty
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Oct 29, 2016
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In my experience, talking about to a person and what they enjoy was a good way to start making friends. Once I was able to do that, I could then tell them what I loved which created a comfortable environment for me to open up more.
Anonymous
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Nov 2, 2016
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Opening up is not something that happens from one moment to the other. It does take a while, for everyone. What are you scared of that will happen if you do open up to someone? You can start off by sharing small things that hold personal value to you, but aren't afraid that can be used against you, so to speak.
Anonymous
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Nov 4, 2016
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Choose carefully who you open up to, a non judgmental person is much easier to open up to, and once you get an idea from them as to how others may react, it can reduce some fears. Be selective, nothing is wrong with that!
starrySunshine87
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Nov 5, 2016
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Baby steps. Start where you're comfortable and go from there. You have a story and it deserves to me heard.
ablessing
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Nov 6, 2016
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You shouldn't open up to people if it scares you! If it doesn't feel right, don't do it. When you meet somebody you just feel right with it's gonna happen naturally.
PieCat
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Nov 10, 2016
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It's okay to not be able to open up to people you don't know well. Just take it slow. If the other person is someone you would want to be friends with, they should understand. Ask them to share something about them before you do yourself, if you're comfortable.
Anonymous
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Nov 11, 2016
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I start slow, saying a few things, just to see what reaction I get from the person I'm talking to. It's usually scary to see what reaction people will get, but once you slowly but surely get comfortable with the person, it gets easier to open up to them. It just might take a bit to get that confidence, and it's okay! Just remember, don't beat yourself up over it. We all grow at our own pace.
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