Comments on: Maybe I'm not Shy?

By: Melina Elisa

Melina Elisa — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 16:16:31 +0000

In reply to eviebraithwaite. I'm so glad you can relate with this post. This thought literally came out of nowhere, and I can't believe I haven't thought of it sooner! Thank you so much for reading and commenting Evie :) xx

By: Melina Elisa

Melina Elisa — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 16:13:54 +0000

In reply to Panty Buns. Thank you so much for your thoughtful post and comment. You always write such personal comments and it means the world to me to read your thoughts. Thank you for sharing and reading xxx

By: Melina Elisa

Melina Elisa — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 16:12:26 +0000

In reply to colleendenise. I don't know why it didn't hit me sooner. There are definitely people who are more quiet when they're not around people they know very well. But then there's people like me, who take shyness to a whole new level. The idea that they are connected, brought me this sense of...relief? I'm so glad you enjoyed reading the post! Thank you so much for reading and commenting Colleen :) xxx

By: Melina Elisa

Melina Elisa — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 16:11:05 +0000

In reply to Marie. I'm glad I'm not the only one who's felt like this! One of my commenters, KM, stated that shyness and anxiety are this neverending circle because they're intertwined, and it's so true! I'm glad you broke away from it! Thank you so much for reading and commenting Marie :) xx

By: Melina Elisa

Melina Elisa — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 16:07:25 +0000

In reply to K.M. Sutton. I completely agree, the fact that they're so intertwined is actually kind of crazy. I really don't know how I never thought about this before. Thank you so much for reading and commenting KM xxx

By: eviebraithwaite

eviebraithwaite — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 13:51:16 +0000

This post resonates with me so much! I was always that girl in school who would never speak up in class, and only had a close knit group of friends. But now that I'm living abroad alone, the only thing that is holding me back from some opportunities is my anxiety. However, once I overcome the overthinking and the anxiousness, I'm usually fine! So I couldn't agree more with this Evie x | https://eviejayne.co.uk

By: Panty Buns

Panty Buns — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 21:17:01 +0000

Great questions!!! For me, I think there is most definitely a relationship between my frequently experiencing anxiety whenever I have to deal with the outside world and the fact that I am quite reclusive. I also tend to over-think things ad infinitum rather than actually do things - like writing a post about past Halloweens on this Halloween instead of getting getting a costume together and going out somewhere.
Thank you for sending strength and positivity. That helps!

By: colleendenise

colleendenise — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 09:49:56 +0000

This is such an interesting way to look at it. I always classified myself at the "shy" girl growing up too. Its weird though, because as I started becoming less anxious about things, I didn't feel as "shy" anymore. Thinking about the two being connected, its definitely possible. This is a really great post and I'm so glad I read it!!

By: Marie

Marie — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 09:26:18 +0000

This is such an interesting post! I also used to be a shy person at school and when I was younger - I think I got a little bit better with time and when I lived away from my family and usual environment for my studies for three years, too. Yet, sometimes and in certain situations, I find myself feeling the exact same things as you, the nervousness, the overthinking, these kind of anxious thoughts crippling me and causing me to suddenly find myself back ten years ago as a shy kid and teenager. You're not alone in this, at all! <3 <3

By: K.M. Sutton

K.M. Sutton — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 17:39:43 +0000

I think it is valid questions. I know my anxiety definitely causes some of my shyness. It is also a horrible circle, because they feed each other. Thanks for sharing this sweets! <3