How do I become less anxious in conversations?
I find myself being very outgoing most of the time, but there are some times when I don't know what to say. I don't even want to talk at all. It's like, I search for the right thing to say and nothing ever comes out. I don't know if I'm outgoing only to fill the void of not knowing what to say. I don’t know if people like that about me. I'm very self-conscious and always think people are talking about me, so it makes me have a cold shoulder and not want to talk.
Anxiety,Social Relationships,Self-esteem
<p>Would you feel more secure in conversations if instead of talking soon after meeting someone or entering a social situation, you simply listened attentively to the other people?</p><p>This way you'd have a more secure idea of what topics the group likes talking about and whether you like talking about these topics as well.</p><p>Maybe you simply are in groups or situations in which you don't care for the people or focus.</p><p>Start by trusting your own evaluation of your true interest in being among the groups in which you are.</p><p>Maybe you simply need new and different groups.</p>