How do you get rid of shyness?

You don't have to start with a doctor. There are several self help books out there that are much less expensive. I did go to a psychologist for 2 sessions, but then quit.

I later bought a book about overcoming shyness, and it had the same thing that he told me in 1-2 pages of information. Many books say that shyness is NOT just a personality trait, and that it can be overcome. Many people become shy at a certain age- for instance, the teenage years, and then grow out of it.

Books also seem to suggest gradually submitting yourself to things that make you anxious. Some people are shy in many situations, and some are only anxious in one- ex. Going out on a date.

Seek information, like you are doing on the internet- at forums, on websites, etc. If at all possible, hang around people that aren't snobby or judgemental over silly things. Taking a job that requires you to be more outgoing, like someone else suggested might be a good idea also. I was a waitress a few years ago, and I think that it helped me to be more outgoing .

If none of this helps enough, then I would think about going to a doctor, maybe for medication or something like that. One of my best friends took paxil and she said that it really helped her. Use your own judgment to decide.

Don't be afraid to ask others for their opinion Answer Go to your doctor and tell him you have social anxiety or depression. The doctor will probably prescribe an SSRI like Lexapro or Paxil, and this may significantly help with your URL1 may also help to see a therapist Answer Not a good place for an answer to that question because the solution may not be a simple fix. However, that being said try to understand the internal fears that promote your shyness, and take steps to work through them understanding that it won't be easy.

Success usually comes from lots of previous failures Answer I'm wondering why you want to get rid of shyness.It's a part of your personality and who you are! However, if you feel that you fear certain situations and its negatively affecting your life, maybe you should try doing something "outgoing" to overcome the shyness. Take a public speaking course.

Join a theatre group. Get a part time job in sales or customer service I don't think you can totally get RID of shyness. You may be able to lessen it.

Keep in mind that even some celebrities are shy. They are able to act on stage or film and make public appearances but are unable to approach people for conversations. There's nothing wrong with that!

~ T Answer One more thing DO NOT jump on the medication bandwagon until you do FULL RESEARCH about the drug you may want to go on. If you're thinking about Lexapro, for example, read all you can online (from people who've USED it - not necessarily from doctors) and what's involved with usage and withdrawal I immediately jumped to taking Lexapro after a traumatic event in life and boy do I regret it! If I had only known then what I know now!

Do some research first!

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