Quote Originally Posted by mrdevious
There's also the fear of saying the wrong thing, I would often say one thing then repeat it in my head a hundred times, thinking of all the different ways I could and should have said it.
I do that too, and that scene in "Harold and Kumar" at the beginning with the guy thinking about talking to that girl in the elevator....oh my god that was probably the funniest scene from any movie for me because that's how I am every day lol

I find this thread interesting because I have noticed that lately I have become more and more closed off to relationships. I've always been a quiet person, but lately I've been feeling more and more disconnected with my friends and family, and I know it isn't healthy. Shit, if it weren't for the internet I don't know what I would do in my free time lol

I obviously can't speak as a success story, but I do think the best treatment is to force yourself into going out and spending time with friends or family, and if you don't have any friends, push yourself to talk to others despite how awkward it might feel.

What I keep thinking about is the end result, I don't want to become that quiet 50 year old that lives by himself and his only life is when he leaves for work....basically that is me now only I'm still young so I just don't want to be close to death and at this same point! Just the thought of that is enough to push me to go for those awkward moments. It's weird because I want to say "don't worry about what others think about you", but I know that is of no help at all because I really don't care what anybody thinks about me, but I still have this problem. Perhaps it is a more sub-conscious issue that therapy could help, well, I'm sure of it, but I'm more afraid of calling a shrink than calling an old friend so I doubt I will ever seek professional help.