Anyone suffering from eye contact anxiety?

[Caraa]

I have been diagnosed with severe anxiety and clinical depression. Sometimes when I get stressed and anxious I feel very uncomfortable maintaining eye contact while engaging in conversation. So I try to avert my gaze away from the persons face. But they often misunderstand and get annoyed at me. Is this normal?

[Dolphin14]

Welcome to this supportive community

I remember doing this. I'm sure it was shame based.

I knew I was getting better when I noticed myself looking at people.

Therapy and meds got me there

🐬

[Caraa in reply to Dolphin14]

Thankyou!

[Hidden]

Hi this is normal I don't know anyone that stares intense it would be intimidating or uncomfortable just try and foccus on what your saying I've felt like you mainly with strangers it's just self consciousness 🤗yes anxiety makes it worst

[Caraa in reply to Hidden]

Yess I will try that next time.I was doing well earlier but suddenly this has started again and I feel so conscious and it's like I'm multitasking😭 Tysm for the advice!

[Hidden in reply to Caraa]

You need to relax try some hypnosis relaxation I need to start this again been kinda off balanced lately hope you feel better soon 💖✨🐝

[Caraa in reply to Hidden]

Will definitely try this out. I hope you feel better too🩷

[Hidden in reply to Caraa]

Drink chamomile tea look it up

[Caraa in reply to Hidden]

I drink this all the time. It helps a lot☺️

[CLB1125]

I never make eye contact with anyone. I suppose some people get annoyed with me. I think it’s normal for people with low self esteem or who are really self conscious about themselves.

[Teaching]

Welcome to the platform. Just know that a lot people cannot understand what you are going through. Just do you and don't pay too much attention to what they think about you. Focus on you at this point.