1. Presenting
You think you’re prepared, memorizing what you need to say and even practicing in the mirror, but the moment you get in front of everyone, you mind draws a blank. With all eyes on you, you start sweating, and stuttering, or even just speaking quickly,not knowing what you’re saying. In the end, you feel all embarrassed, that you messed up.
2. Making Phone Calls
Having many questions racing through your head during the conversation. “What do I say?” “Will I make a fool of myself?” Texting and emailing is so much easier for you.
3. Overthinking…about everything
Overthinking will be the death of you. You think of so many other different ways you could’ve done something, and so many different words you could’ve said, hoping you didn’t screw anything up.
4. Always feeling like you are being judged.
From what you’re wearing, to how you’re doing something to even how you’re standing, you think someone is silently judging you.
5. Not really having any friends.
You’re too nervous to go up and talk to someone first, because you worry that you’re going to say something that will make them not want to deal with you. Then, once you’re friends with them, you worry that they will leave you once they get to know you.
6. You prefer interacting online.
Yes, they’re real people online, but you don’t get to see their facial reaction when you post something, making it somehow easier for you to handle.
7. Awkward Silence.
Needing to get out of that situation….fast!