Question

How to get rid of social anxiety? (fear of talking with people)​

Answer 1

How to Overcome Social Anxiety: 10 Practical Tips

What follows are 10 practical ideas for how to overcome social anxiety in your life. They’re based on a combination of the science of social anxiety and my own practical experiences as a psychologist working with people individually.

1. Map your social anxiety triggers

2. Control your worry habit

3. Practice self-compassion with your social anxiety

4. Talk about your social anxiety more

5. Restructure overly-negative self-talk

6. Avoid coping strategies like alcohol or marijuana

7. Set (and enforce) better boundaries

8. Spend more time around people who appreciate you

9. Clarify your values

10. Take an incremental approach to overcoming social anxiety

Answer 2

Start by asking strangers little things. Such as “what’s the time?” Or “do you know where … is?” Once you’ve gained the confidence to do that, try starting conservations with people