My experience

[IzzyP]

I have what I think is social anxiety I have to practice every sentence in my head before I say it and I feel like when I pluck up the courage to say it I die inside and think y did I say that

[Hidden]

Practice conversation on here, would it help?

[IzzyP in reply to Hidden]

That would help lots thank you sorry for the late reply

[Hidden in reply to IzzyP]

Well you can chat with me anytime...

And never worry about replying quickly, do it in your own time, there isn't my rush.

[IzzyP in reply to Hidden]

I’m sorry the private message u sent me I can’t reply to because I made a fake email so I can’t get on their to message x

[Hidden in reply to IzzyP]

It's ok, was only making you aware that there is a pm thingy on here.... Nothing to worry about. 😁

[EmbraceMyweirdness]

Are you like that with people in general, what about close friends

[IzzyP in reply to EmbraceMyweirdness]

I have a massive friendship group but I Have only one friend in that group where I can be myself I don’t know y but that has been the case mostly throughout my life the other friends I feel like I’m always conscious of what I do and say x

[trapis2 in reply to IzzyP]

Ahh, I know what you are saying. Am now practicing saying whatever I want and know now that that is just being honest to myself and others!! We can be so afraid of others opinions of us that we cease to BE US ! I don't mean say nasty things or be verbally cruel to others, just be yourself , just the way you are is good enough. Hugs

[Ichthymom]

You're not alone. This is exactly what I go through! And it still doesn't come out right. I can only say things bluntly with family and very close friends. I'd like to get better at speaking in public, as well. Good luck to you!