Re:How can introverts become comfortable in social situations
by bmitc on Tuesday January 04, 2022 @11:56AM
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This isn’t really introversion as much as it is a social anxiety disorder, and the solutions to anxiety are usually all the same: therapy (aka psychology), medication (aka psychiatry), mindfulness, and awareness of your thoughts.
As far saying good morning, that is one instance where the “just do it” advice would work. Just say it!
Also, one piece of advice that may help. It’s often a bit narcissistic to sit there and think everyone is sitting there thinking bad things about you and judging you instead working or thinking their own thoughts about their own life. It’s a sort of projection (using them to think of you the way that you think of you) and also a reflection of how you may be judgemental of yourself and others.
So work on taking small steps. Saying good morning will free you up for the day. It’s socially acceptable even to interrupt people to say it. If you really want a leg up, get there early before everyone and greet them as they come in for the day.
As far saying good morning, that is one instance where the “just do it” advice would work. Just say it!
Also, one piece of advice that may help. It’s often a bit narcissistic to sit there and think everyone is sitting there thinking bad things about you and judging you instead working or thinking their own thoughts about their own life. It’s a sort of projection (using them to think of you the way that you think of you) and also a reflection of how you may be judgemental of yourself and others.
So work on taking small steps. Saying good morning will free you up for the day. It’s socially acceptable even to interrupt people to say it. If you really want a leg up, get there early before everyone and greet them as they come in for the day.