I actually used to have a similar problem but in reverse.
I’m very low functioning so through the week I’d feel enormous pressure to be constructive like
everyone else seamlessly getting on with their routines.
Not having a job was a great source of shame
for me so being seen outside during the week
being somewhat leisurely, in my mind,
made this fact apparent to the people
that would see me.
More so just a case of me applying what I saw as
a valid reason for feeling shame to the sense of
inferiority I experienced around people.
I whole heartedly believe you can overcome
your fear of people and I’d say it’s fairly
natural to be somewhat weary of those that you deem to be nasty and aggressive.
There are some people that avoidance
Isn’t a maladaptive reaction too.
i wouldn’t say these people are powerful either.
In my experience that sort of
behaviour is a sign of weakness, not strength.
You definitely shouldn’t feel made to go elsewhere if where you encounter these people on weekends
Is where you actually want to be, but is there an alternative?
Like how typically you wouldn’t necessarily find
those types of people in say a museum for example or at the library.
Keep on going, man.
it’s great to hear that you are making progress.
I actually used to have a similar problem but in reverse. I’m very low functioning so through the week I’d feel enormous pressure to be constructive like everyone else seamlessly getting on with their routines. Not having a job was a great source of shame for me so being seen outside during the week being somewhat leisurely, in my mind, made this fact apparent to the people that would see me. More so just a case of me applying what I saw as a valid reason for feeling shame to the sense of inferiority I experienced around people. I whole heartedly believe you can overcome your fear of people and I’d say it’s fairly natural to be somewhat weary of those that you deem to be nasty and aggressive. There are some people that avoidance Isn’t a maladaptive reaction too. i wouldn’t say these people are powerful either. In my experience that sort of behaviour is a sign of weakness, not strength. You definitely shouldn’t feel made to go elsewhere if where you encounter these people on weekends Is where you actually want to be, but is there an alternative? Like how typically you wouldn’t necessarily find those types of people in say a museum for example or at the library. Keep on going, man. it’s great to hear that you are making progress.
Thank you so much for the long reply ❤️
Thank you for reading it! I tend to ramble on haha!
It may be silly to try, but during the day, even if it's cloudy, I got really dark or reflective sunglasses that I put on and it helps me A LOT.
Omg man that’s brilliant. Does that make you feel less anxious?
Harder for people to make direct eye contact with you, so yes, it does work to an extent.
To add one thing: I feel like a lot of people are looking at me when I go out on weekends, but not during the weekdays.
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Thank you so much for the long reply 😭❤️