I'm terrified of people........

Hi somewhere over the rainbo,

You say you're scared of all people, but which people are you least scared of?

You're scared of what they think or might do? So, what's the worst that can happen?

If you're scared of people, then choosing to be invisible to them might be go a tactic for dealing with that fear!

If not afraid, how would you like to be with other people?

Hi somewhere over the rainbow,

I just wanted to say that I know how you feel about being scared of people. I often wish I was invisible so that no one would be able to see me. For me I think it is a fear of what they will think and of being judged. I think no one will like me. At the same time it is a lonely and isolating experience. It is funny how we can be so scared of people and yet want the company of others at the same time.

I know my problem is a result of social phobia and also low self esteem.

I just wanted to say you are not alone in feeling like this.

Briary

Hi to Somewhere over the Rainbo.

You shouldn't feel stupid about that at all. It's perfectly normal. There are many people in the same position as you. It used to be quite the same with me...

I've always gone to Church, and it always seemed like nobody wanted to have anything to do with me. Several years ago, after I was confirmed, some kids in the Church were having a party to celebrate. My mom encouraged me to go along. Of course, I thought that this was pointless and I would just sit by myself the whole time. Well, that's sort of what happened. Later on I gathered up the courage to make a casual joke. They all started laughing and for the rest of the night I was much more comfortable with my new friends. Actually, one of my friends sometimes likes to say: "Before that party you never talked. But, after that party you never stopped talking."

I know how hard it can be to do this, but you should try talking to somebody you don't know. Try it somewhere that you feel fairly comfortable. For me that was Church. I think you'll find that people can be much more friendly than they seem. The truth is that many people are just as afraid to talk to "the quiet person" as you are afraid to talk to them. Most likely nobody is going to judge you immediatley, and if they do, oh well, it's their loss. I'm sure you'll find somebody you like, and after that, it DOES become much easier.

I hope I've helped you. Good luck!

It is natural when a person wants to be noticed by others... wants others to appreciate his/her work etc... You just lack enough confidence, if you dont believe in your power and abilities, noone can notice this... there is no such a man who does not have something that can be noticed by others... Try to find what it is you have, something that can catch their eyes... And you must take pride in what you have... strongly believe that you have it... you will feel a kind of feeling crawling inside of you... This is the return of your energy .... Lemme tell you a short story... Once a man happens to be on an unknown planet.. He is not alone there.. People, who are blind, are walking around him.. they are unable to see the man... all of a sudden a beast tries to jump on the man, the man got scared and jumped on one side, the people who were blind, did not notice his jump, but THEY FELT IT... they felt that somebody is scared... Hence, a frightened person can be frightened, fear attracts fear... This is the rule of life.... Good luck!