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SarcasticCupcake5 — I Don't Know How to Talk to People
Published: 2015-03-10 21:35:53 +0000 UTC; Views: 965; Favourites: 77; Downloads: 10
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I'm not a bitch, and I'm not just shy. I literally can't talk to you. I'm too afraid of you to speak.I think it has something to do with people's eyes. Eyes that scan, and judge me as I speak. I can talk on and on...on the Internet. Its real life that gets to me.
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Your writing will be your substitute voice for now. As time progresses, your writing will start to slip into your vocal musings. Then your writing will become your voice. That's when you'll find confidence.
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I sincerely hope so.
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don't worry i have glossophobia too whenever i go to school i never talk to people nor look into their eyes (i'm afraid of eye contact and yeah i'm a lonley person too)
by the way thx for the llama
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Its truly not that easy. It used to be.
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But... We are taking right now...
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*laughs* Its only the face to face stuff I have problems with.
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Well... You did not specified about that in your drawing, so I thought that you mean it even for the cases, when talking in internet by messages with someone...
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Nope, it mostly just in real life. I did add that in the artists comments though.
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You shy to talk only to boys in real life, or to girls too?
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Everyone. Guys, gals, old, young, ugly, gorgeous, evil, angelic, everyone. The only people I can probably talk to in person would be like four and under 
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Interesting....
What repells you from talking with people then? You frighten of uncomfortable questions, they can give to you while talking with ya, or.....something else?
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I have no idea but it is unlikely for the waitress to ask me an awkward question. Its usually "What can I get you to drink?", yet I can not answer. I wish I had an answer as to why I avoid people, why I can't talk to them, etc.
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Maybe you are too much hasitating while you need to make a decision for answer someone's quesstion, given to you? And because of it, it is hard for you to talk, as a result...
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I'm too scared to answer, so I don't. Ever.
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Awww. You shuld be more brave 
I can advice you to smile and joke more often while talking and take easier talking process overall
I also was shy person before (IRL), but I changed myself, as you can see
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I'm trying to improve, sort of. I've always been shy and introverted, this is a bigger problem.
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What is your favourite animals (pets)?
Mine are cats
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Hmmm, I'm not an animal person I guess.
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But it's so boring without animals...
Ummmm... Maybe you are just too young, and because of that so affraid to talk with people?(just my assumption)
Because young childrens are quite often shy to talk, as I noticed...And this fear decreases with growing 
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Mmm, its getting worse as I grow. Perhaps a change is in my future though.
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Hmm... weird
Umm... can you told approximately your age?
1-12y.o.
12-20y.o.
More than 20y.o.
(I'm just curious
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well..... If you have some questions or just like to talk about something with me, you always can send me a note
I like to talk with people and help sometimes by advices
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Thanks!
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Neither do I yet I end up talking to people.
Are you a selective mute by any chance?
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Are you quite sure? You can have some but not all symptoms. And. It's something which does not get better with age. (unless you actively fight it) It's why it's important (very! ) to learn coping skills as early on as possible. You will have to seek out professional help. You will have to psyche yourself up, become 'ready' for it, first. The suffering becoming more than (or equal to) the fear - and then - and only then - will you do something about it! Or if it's so bad where you feel you never will (which would have been my case before what happened, which you will soon read about), have a trusted family member get the ball rolling for you, make the appointment with a therapist and have them accompany you if need be; but you MUST take that first very important step.
Below is a link which I think may be very helpful to you. (replace the words "child" with "I" or "me" and see if it fits. I'd be willing to bet most of it does fit)
I was a PAINFULLY shy kid and young adult! OH. My. GOD! Like being a prisoner (literally) of my own body.
I wanted to talk to people (badly) - but COULDN'T. Literally! It was so bizarre and difficult to understand - for myself more than for others because I knew something was wrong but didn't understand what was going on with me; I knew it didn't make sense; especially in that I was a bold and even brave soul by nature! I was just trapped inside this fucked up 'self prison of silence'! Others didn't, however, know anything per se, was going on with me. I found ways to hide it; or to avoid social situations. Ways to make others think it was my 'choice' to 'not do things' or go places, engage in conversation, etc. I became quite good. I learnt to carry myself with (feigned) confidence - while dying inside. (or shitting - depending on the situation Oftentimes as a result, some would wrongfully perceive me as "stuck up" etc.. - which was never further from the truth! I genuinely love almost every one!)...
I could relate instantly to what you wrote in your description area; this picture and what is written on it as well.
My story and the events of my life were difficult to say the very least! The things I went through - which I'd never EVER want to go through again (including becoming homeless and living in a shelter for 10 months because I couldn't work and my mother who I was living with at the time, also landed in a bad way and we were evicted)... - But for me at least - I know in my own situation, as scary as it all was it was a blessing in disguise. There is nothing quite like being forced - quite literally - outside of yourself - when you are in a situation such as landing in a homeless shelter; and in that time, though difficult as hell, I learnt (no choice) coping skills; forced to become comfortable over time around people and situations - and the outdoors; dealing with initiating conversation and the like. It took work and perserverance, I won't lie. But in the end, a true blessing in disguise!
I have no doubt though;as my case was so severe, had I not had those things happen to me I'd still be a prisoner of my 'self'!
It doesn't have to be so dreadful and desperate for you though.
Come to terms with what is wrong (or find what is wrong if it is not this) and work on it with a trained professional. Take back control of your life. You will say, as I did, "why couldn't this have happened way sooner? I'd have been so MUCH happier in life!
Anyway,... Please read this link. I think you may find things you can relate to. I always thought I was just "painfully shy" with panic disorder. But after stumbling upon this link I believe it was much more. I suspect it is for you as well.
www.selectivemutismcenter.org/…
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I'm so sorry about what you've had to go through, but hey, you've made it! ^^ I'll admit, the things stated in the link sound awfully familiar...
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Thank you. I still have my days and struggles, but only a fraction of what it was before. It's important to stay active and consistent with self therapy and not let yourself backslide (for it's way too easy and more comfortable)
I thought it might. 
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Well, we can always type. Besides, friends don't need to constantly talk.
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*nods* It'd be nice if I could just talk to people a lil' bit though.
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Well, I'm sure it'll happen eventually
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Mhm. Social things happen, No matter How much you were isolated as a child...
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*chuckles* Weird as it is I was much more social at 10 or 11 than I am now.
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*snickers* oh god, I had like two friends back then.
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*chuckles* Those were my glory years, everything after that has sucked.
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Well, glory's back in style
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Thanks. You're one of the few people I feel comfortable making these lame jokes around.
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Yay! We can be weird together! *high five*
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Awesome! *high gives back*
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