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That's awesome. Need to do that.

Yes, I agree with that. Although I used to be a lot more 'anti-social', or not being comfortable with big crowds of people, than I am now. The weird thing is that I think I have several different sides of me that work at different times, so for example when I'm put into a social situation (ie. at a loud party or with lots of people), I become loud and crazy and happy and chatty and everything, to adapt to the situation and blend in with what everyone else is doing - I would draw far more attention to myself if I didn't. Otherwise I generally prefer to be on my own.



From experience, what I've learned is that you tackle the problem by targeting the source. For example, if you want to not feel awkward when socialising, then ask yourself why you feel awkward when socialising. It's probably a different reason for different people, but for me it's mostly because I want to make a good (if not perfect) impression on everyone, and because I care/worry about how the person will judge me and/or what I say (well, essentially the same point). So, by telling yourself that what people think is irrelevant and that you don't/shouldn't care so much about it, you can begin to build up self-confidence and be more open/spontaneous (and generally, more 'yourself') around people.

Oh yes, and always try and talk loudly and clearly. It may sound stupid, but if you talk quietly or unclearly to someone (especially in a crowded place) because you're nervous or shy, it makes the situation much more awkward most of the time (having to repeat yourself) than if you were to be too loud, outright, etc.

I hope that post made sense.

Pff, Sparta was always cool. The rest of the world was simply unaware.

I'm socialphobic. I was diagnosed with it a few years ago. It's very common for us Aspies (Aspergers Syndrome) So yes I am very anti-social. I can't stand going out where there are crowds of people. Not even if I know them.

School was terrible for me. I was the social outcast. I hated it so much that they were lucky to get me to do any work let alone hand in homework. Even though now I am doing a Library course I can't even attend classes, I do it at home.

When I go out its during the day so I it won't be the busiet times. Every time I go to a party I usually freak out before half way through it. So normally I avoid parties. But there is one coming up that I have to play for, so I am probably going to worm my way out of it after I played.