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The one change that worked: Anxiety had me hiding from the world – then two magic questions set me free
I used to be terrified of socialising, certain I would embarrass myself the moment I opened my mouth.
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The author describes a long‑standing fear of socialising and dating, feeling certain they would embarrass themselves whenever they spoke. During school in the early 2010s, they avoided new social situations and often stayed awake at night worrying about upcoming days.
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