Insecurities

Eye contact panic. The social anxiety symptom of intense discomfort with direct gaze. For years, eye contact felt like a […]

Wedding dance floor. The social pressure cooker of rhythmic movement and public display. For years, I avoided it entirely, convinced

Awkward pause. The conversational black hole, the silence that feels like an eternity. For years, I dreaded them. Felt pressured

Speaking up fear. The paralyzing dread of voicing your opinion, especially in group settings. For years, I remained silent in

Shyness apology habit. “Sorry I’m so quiet,” “Sorry I’m awkward,” “Sorry I’m not very talkative.” For years, apologies for my

“Quiet” vibe. Often misinterpreted as aloof, unfriendly, or even boring. For years, I felt pressured to be more outgoing, more

Charm-free date. The dating disaster where sparks fail to fly, conversation stalls, and awkward silences stretch into eternity. We’ve all

Networking dread. The forced smiles, the awkward elevator pitches, the constant pressure to “work the room” – for the socially

Sweaty palms. The clammy handshake of social anxiety. For years, the mere thought of shaking hands triggered a cascade of

Forced friendship. The awkward desperation of trying too hard to connect. For years, I approached making friends like a job