How do I stop feeling inferior and intimidated when I talk to most people?

[miahall1]

[Milly_j]

Hey! This is tricky to answer....

I guess this is a self confidence thing and can take time to build up, especially if your self confidence has diminished over a period of time.

But also you should never be put into a situation where your talking to someone and their making you feel that way. Is this at work or in social? You said 'most' people.

No matter what, start telling yourself positive and encouraging words of wisdom because you are awesome, intelligent, excellent and an expert at your own subjects and specialties. We can't all be experts at everything or the world would implode!!

Maybe... Is your brain telling you this when your trying to have a conversation?

I'm sorry I don't know how much help this will be... xx

[formidible]

Your symptoms sound like those of social phobia mihall. There are some support groups for that and anxiety UK will send you a list of support groups in your area if you become a member. Much of it is about self-confidence and how to boost it. Easier said than done of course. Also consider trying a course of CBT. I'm sure that would really help you.

[warren218]

That's a hard one to put a quick answer to. But it's mostly lack of self-esteem, confidence and anxiety. If you feel a lack of grasp on a subject then reading up on it could be your answer. I sometimes feel out of place when people are talking on a subject I don't know a lot about, but there's probably areas that they don't know about that you do. You can't be expected to be knowledgeable on everything. I think you need to ask yourself when and how that started, did anyone make you feel that way and if so confront them.