postr/StutterNovember 12, 2024

I am sabotaging myself!

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I am sabotaging myself! I've given so much opportunities yet I decided to let it go because of my internal fear. I am a final year student doing masters.I am happy with my steady progress and when I compare myself now from 2yrs ago I've came a long way. My mental health is good now. But I still suck! Made some good friends who introduced me to their friends and attended events which was out of my comfort zone. But when I met with those peoples I can't even greet them. They might be thinking I am some rude guy! I felt awkward in those situations where I know them, even talked with them and now I can't even say hi. I always thought about bad outcomes. What if they ignore me, am I looking dumb, why they didn't greet me first cuz maybe they don't like me. I don't know when to start taking action!

Themes

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance

Subthemes

Anxiety & Social JudgmentShame & EmbarrassmentHiding & Concealment