How do I talk to people?

Though it can sound harsh, it really helped me when I realized most people genuinely don't give a crap. Don't misunderstand and think this means others won't care about you! Its just that people often care far less than how much credit we may give them, which means things that may seem huge and scary to me are hardly even noticeable to others. Knowing this has honestly made it easier for me to talk with people because I don't feel like I'm being judged as much. Often things are a big deal because I make them out to be as such. If you talk with someone but it doesn't really work out or they're disinterested, thats okay! It just means you can move on until you find someone who's personality is compatible with yours. There will always be people who will truly like you for you and enjoy your company, so never try to be someone else! It may help to think of things to say before hand, and don't be scared to ask questions. People enjoy talking about themselves, and soon they'll be asking questions too! I know you are strong and brave enough to talk with people, and I hope you can make lots of friends!

Hey there, I just know how you feel. People who ''suffer'' of social anxiety are affraid to be in big group of people, or even a small one, just because they are affraid to be rejected, himiliated or criticized from people they know in person, or others they never met. The person, in this case you, are too worried about whether you will be accepted, what kind of impression you leave, and how people will react to you. Just because of all this you think about, and worry .... prevents you to relax and indulge in a conversation and general behavior around other people, whether known or unknown to you. I know it is easier to say, than to do....but you have to try to relax and always encourage yourself with the words: '' I can do this, they are all people just like me, everybody can talk with each other, so can do I. This is just a conversation....what is the worst thing which can happen to me if they do not like me?'' The answer, my dear friend, is NOTHING bad can happen to you if people do not like you at the first time. The problem is, you are trying, I mean, you think you have to present yourself in the best way, to fascinate and make people love you. But, nobody is perfect, and there is no person in this world who is loved by everyone who knows him/her. So, all you have to do is to leave those thoughts and to fight with your problem. The only way to win any battle, and to solve any problem is to FACE with it. You have problem to talk with people, the only way to solve that problem is TO TALK to people. You have to do that as often as you can. If there is no miracle, BE the miracle. You have the key to open this door, just grab it and gooooo on. Start with small group of people, go and talk with just one person when you see him/her sitting alone....then by the time you will continue with two, than three persons...etc..b... Start doing some hoby, those places are the best to find good friends because you have same interests. I wish you all the best, I believe you can go through this, just face with that, I told you how. Best regards!!!!

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Hello. This is a very common problem and social anxiety is a real thing so bear with me. Surround yourself, if you can, with people who are opposite to you. While it may seem overwhelming at first- extroverts do A LOT of talking, which takes A LOT of the pressure off during a conversation.

You have to learn how to get out of your conform zone. I, too is a little shy to a certain extent. I used to hate eye contact too (I don't know, just creeps me out) but I've learned to get used to it. All you need is some self-confidence and you'll be fine. The bad stutter is probably due to your shyness. Learn to work on social skills. Also, about the not being able to hold a conversation thing; you aren't allow with that. There's other people in this world without social anxiety and they still have problems with holding a conversation so I hope that kinda makes you feel better on that part. Anyways, someone just needs to open you up and bring that inner you out so you'll be as vibrant and outgoing as possible.