please post updates because the fear of rejection never lets me do anything. Maybe a real example of "the worst they can say is no" will help
Apr 24, 2025

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Once in high school I asked a guy to prom, and even though he said no, I felt really good after. One of the only times that “empowered” really felt like the right word for how I was feeling in that moment. I had a question and he answered it, so I could stop thinking about it. I usually am terrified of rejection so I feel you. But with this I’m gonna be sacrificing pride so I can have peace. I think that’s why pride is a sin. If you’re so focused on your image and others’ perception of you, you can’t do any of the things that you need.
Apr 24, 2025
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@MARY-13.0.17.17 I love that meme of a lady replying to a question on her story with "i think you guys might be thinking about yourselves too much".
Apr 25, 2025
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I have a heavy dose of social anxiety so I have quite a difficult time making friends. My brother is the complete opposite of me, so he encourages me to reach out to people all the time. I usually never do it but I’ve been so fed up with feeling unsatisfied and lonely. So I messaged a few people I went to college with yesterday and they all want to hang out!! I was so scared of getting rejected. But even if they were to reject me, I think having this skill is something I’ll be grateful for in the long run. Even if it feels really scary now.
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why is talking to people who i want to be friends with so stressful?? i saw this guy today who volunteers at the radio station i volunteer at, and who i’ve seen play with his band a few shows, and is friends with my friends, but has no idea who i am. i stood off to the side for ten minutes trying to work up the courage to say hello, sweating, getting a stomach ache, itchy, blushing. in the end i just left without saying anything. why is it so hard!
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Cathartic. Who cares if I'm subconsciously scaring people off prematurely because I insecurely fear rejection, Mr. Therapist!
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How was I so much smarter at 16? I lived in my own little bubble and rejected everything else that made me feel worthless. I stood up for myself more times than I can count. 20 means nothing. I am more confused than ever. I don't know why I take decisions. I fail at everything I do. I constantly search for what I once was.
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