don't be lone to be brave!?
969444
will knock and hopefully there will be a reply by having someone answer
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You shouldnt be scared but its okay that you are.  i would be scared too.  Just keep in mind that you are still yourself and that eventually you will meet people.  Dont change yourself to get friends.  Also, when people meet you and see that you are new they might try to suck you in.  Dont get lost in the wrong crowd.  My friend was new to the school and he simply just acted like he wa sthere all long and made new friends the first day that he came.  but we arent all like that.  So good luck.
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Do some introspective thinking and find out what *you* want. Let loose and party for hours without caring about a thing. Learn to accept people for who they are and find people who accept you for who you are, not what they expect you to be. Surround yourself with things/people/surroundings that make you feel at peace. Never forget that you only live once, and anything you've been dying to do, or think of spur of the moment, don't let fear stop you, go do it. All in all - live lively.
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Hey.. you sound so sweet! \n\nSometimes you need to step out of your comfort zone and face your true fears. If you dont your not really going to grow and develop.\n\nI really dont see what options you have in this situation. Be confident, relax and have fun and people will want to be around you.\n\nGood luck
1007015
Don't put yourself in situations you know aren't beneficial to you. In example: being around people whom you have to defend yourself to. If you have to be in those situations, find a focal point. Take deep breaths and not let them know they are getting to you. Think of someone you admire dearly and happy memories they bring you and whatever is going on wont phase you. It works.
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Face your fears. Try something slow and then build up. I had to do this with my daughter. It was swimming, but she now fights me to get out of the water. Go for it and you will be so proud of yourself, not only for learning something that you like, but also that you faced your fear of something.
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i think its both... independence and fear, but mostly fear. i have been one of those people. sometimes when u feel that ur getting really close to someone you get scared... this might sound weird but you think that it would be easier for you to hurt yourself by taking yourself away from that person then that person leaving you. it took a while for me to notice what i was doing. hang in there with the person that you are talking about, you just need to show them that you're not going anywhere and that there is nothing to be afraid of.
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You need to feel better about yourself.  Find what it is your good at.. get better at it......... share it with someone else.  You can help someone else and with that, you will never be alone.
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Take risks. I know it's hard but its the only way. You get used to the flub ups.
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it takes courage your gonna haft to do it sooner or later try to relax
113871
You are not alone! Try to not let your self esteem be your worst enemy. You remind me of me. I have to force myself to not isolate. Have you considered you may be depressed? I started taking medication in '01 and life has become better. I'm not so "scared" of people. It's hard to change but it can be done. I found a wonderful man who accepts me for who I am and he loves me so much. You are a unique individual and believe it or not, no matter what people say or how they treat you, you have something unique to share with this world. Hope this helps. :-)
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I was a shy child growing up. \nMore so i didnt want to put a foot out of place because i would have gotten a backhand from my parents. \n\nSo being shy i dont believe is being selfish. \nBut play that your shy when really your not thats something different. \nBeing Coy , playing mental games with other kids.. \nSure that isnt nice at all. \nBut just being shy.. no.. \n\nIm not that shy now days.. i pretty much stand up and be counted. \nAlthough strange place with alot of strangers around me i will keep my head down as not to offend cause problems until i feel safe and secure to stand my ground.
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I was sooooo shy for such a long time. one day I just got fed up with not being heard and feeling lonely. It was "baby steps" coming out of my "shell". I discovered that I was as valuable as other people and better yet, others liked me. You don't have to be loud or always leading the conversation. It was so liberating and truly lightened my heart! Try it! put your fear in your back-pocket and go for it.
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Why would you ever even think of giving up/ Theres someone for everyone out there. Being free is sure a great feeling in many ways, but it gets lonely. I'm all for hoping & waiting for it to happen & never giving up.
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Start with something you like, like walking.  build up slowly, don't try any heroic routines that will cause you to crash and burn right out of the gate.  If you focus on stuff you enjoy doing, it won't feel like such a struggle and you won't dread doing it.  Good luck!
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Be an example.  It's hard to save the world on your own.  But if you set a positive, loving example and show the world what it is like to be kind and considerate others just might catch on.  That's what I am trying to do.  We can eliminate stupidity with our example.
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Break the shell.. Shyness doesn't get you far...