I'm so shy...?

1. 7 hours ago
Your answers are all so great! Thanks so much! Some of you guys have some unusual ideas :)

2. talk to people more,and make more friends

3. wear something outrageous

4. Drink some liquor.

5. it is very difficult thing to do and will require time and practice. meet more people

6. be confident! i hope you get through rough times like this. i always am shy when i go to proms... but i always find a cute girl and i am confident!!! i always pass it. i know you can too

7. its called myspace.com

8. Why not take anti-anxiety pills or, better yet, have three fingers of scotch every day before you go to school.

9. break out in song and dance in the middle of the hallway

10. Be yourself, i find i am never relaxed trying to be someone I'm not. Establish your own wonderful personality and have people know you by it.

11. Get stoned at least thats what I used to do!

12. Feel good about yourself and don't worry about what other people think. act normal.

13. i have the same problem, but as a guy, thats even worse for me... im just living thru life hoping something changes later on :\ shy girls are nice and cute for me ;)

14. Primarily, keep your shoulders relaxed. If they are relaxed, the rest of you will be relaxed. Practice before the prom & at the prom: "relaxed shoulders!" Then, listen to people instead of talking. It keeps them occupied, so they won't notice any of your shyness & will see you as an interesting person!

15. tell them the truth.. tell your date that you feel uneasy and can't relax.. be honest.. it is a great way to let people know who you are and they will help you to gain confidence.. give your friends a chance.. good luck

16. Girl first off you have got to relax and try not to worry so much about what others think and don't let it get to you. Who cares what people think. Relax and have a good time the rest will follow.

17. maybe try practicing infront of a mirror or take drama. drama is a fantastic way to conquer fears and be way more outgoing..... trust me btw drama = acting class,lesson, or play

18. thats hard because i feel the exact same way. i figure you and i should let more people see who we really are. if people dont know how fun and chill you are they are missing out on a great person. you have to slowly let everybody see the real you. That doesnt mean all at once change completely, but just make an effort everyday to be a little more outgoing than the day before.

19. Ease into being comfortable around people, not everyone at once but a set of people you think are nice and get into a routine of regularly talking to people

20. Being Welling to Dress-up And Show up--that is 90% of the battle--have fun-

21. I have the same problem. I'm shy too, and people see me as shy, and I don't like that. I also wish to be outgoing. My mom said it won't happen overnight, but to start conversations with people, and make more friends; She also said I might feel uncomfortable talking so much, because I don't normally, but that's how you break out of your shell, or comfort zone, and that's when you start becoming outgoing. Good luck to you!! ?

22. Maybe try not to think about yourself so much. Concentrate on the person or people you're with, ask them questions about themselves - they'll fill the gap with talk, people love to talk about themselves - and just remember that they're just people too, like you. Try to make eye contact, and hold something, a drink or your purse in your hands to give them something to do, and you won't be as likely to fidget. Take small steps, one at a time, and you'll find yourself more outgoing and not as shy as you first thought!

23. Being shy is good, don't change for everyone else. The person you are going with may like this about you. And if you do want to break away from being you (shy), just remember you really have nothing to lose coming out of your shell, involve yourself in others conversations, start one about something you know alot about. You want to talk about things you know and are comfortable with, you'll get better at it in due time.

24. Think of them as some one you can be yourself around. Just get out there and make some friends. This has happen to me.

25. do something to break tht shell like take dancing classes or try finding things he likes to relate to tht .watch a funny movie tht funny

26. Write down a bunch of questions you can ask anyone "Love that dress where did you get it?" "Have you always lived around here?" etc Then Listen!! (Important) It sounds like your talking, but they are, they will like you because they are talking about themselves, and the rest will come

27. u need to become the class clown and start acting out in class.

28. sure would like to help you, i couldn't resist to answer this, ...many years ago i wrote a song called, " i'm to shy"

29. Every day say a few things to a few new people.Things like how did you do on the test, what kind of grade do you have in the class, do you like this teacher. Just little things. Everyday I say something small and stupid to the girl that works at the bank (how long have you been working here, I'm tired and cant wait to get home, ect). Now I think she likes me and I feel confortable around her. I call her by her first name now. Everyone has a confort zone you just have work on yours a bit. You are what you thinkt. So think "outgoing". My sister told me that when she gets shy and nervous she talks to people to hide her shyness, I find myself doing the same thing when I get uncomfotable around people now.

30. I understand exactly how you feel. That's exactly how i've been for years. But i overcame it. When it comes to going to prom, just talk to your guy about similar interests that you 2 may have in common and see where it goes from there& if your a good dancer then ask him to dance with you. Just be yourself and don't worry about it. If your guy asked you to prom then obviously he likes you for who you are so just talk about similat interests and before you know it you guys may end up into a deep serious conversation that may last for hours. As for being in class..If your not considered a popular girl then just don't worry about it. Just be friendly with everyone in your classes and whenever they all are talking about a subject that your interested in, just jump right into the conversation and talk with them. Share your opinions,life stories and experiences with them. If they look at you like your weird at first, just keep on going because they'll eventually grow to like you and become your friend. Also, when it comes to answering questions and reading out loud in class, volunteer yourself and answer the question. Doing that will make more people view as being intellegent and outgoing.

31. Spend all your time (at a dance, for example) watching what other people are doing and not thinking about what you are doing. When you see something that works, you can begin acting that way to get the same result. Be prepared to paticipate when asked. But limit your participation to the current activity. Know your limits; create opportunities; decide to say "yes" if there is no reason not to.