I’m in a weird spot where I really like myself. I feel like I’m funny and interesting and overall a kind person. I don’t mean this to sound conceited, I’ve hated myself for a long time and it’s only the last year or so that I’ve come to really like who I am.

The issue is I have is believing that other could like me too. I am so shut off around others, I overthink everything I say and end up not saying much because of it. I don’t let my personality out because of my fear of being weird but I’m afraid hiding it makes me seem weird anyway because I’m so quiet and awkward. I don’t know how to be more open with people and it’s making my life kind of difficult.

Any tips for overcoming this issue? Social anxiety is rough!