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?
Anyone suffering from eye contact anx... - Anxiety and Depre...
Anyone suffering from eye contact anxiety?
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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
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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!
Will definitely try this out. I hope you feel better too🩷
I drink this all the time. It helps a lot☺️
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.
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.