By: Sarah K.
People
can be freaky. You don't know what they're thinking, and sometimes, you feel
like one thing you say or do can make them angry at you. Some people just get
anxious at the thought of interacting with other people. I call that people
anxiety.
I can relate, but I'll avoid saying
"I know exactly how you feel." Anxiety comes in many different
shapes, sizes, and forms, so I don't truly know how you feel, but know
something similar.
One of the ways I deal with my anxiety is
ask myself "Why am I worrying about this? Is it something to actually
worry about?" Half the time, my answer is "No. It's not something to
worry about."
When the answer is yes, I often need to
figure out why I should be worrying. "Is this person doing something to
another person that is freaking me out?"
Another thing is to try to imagine how
the other person feels. Could they be calm on the outside, but panicking like
you are?
Also, sometimes talking to friend or
family member, maybe a pet, even a plant (they are great listeners!), just
someone who will listen. Sometimes, hearing the words in your head out loud can
help you think clearly.
If all else fails, try going into a place
that makes you feel safe. Stay there for a little while, calm yourself down
(take deep breaths, try counting to ten), and then go out again.
Last thing, hiding from your anxieties
will not fix them.
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