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I Get Embarrassed So Easily

<div class="ExternalClass90DCC3DADE2246C49A7C892B56540318">Hello. I am needing some advice. I get embarrassed so easily by everything I do. I always end up doing something that I end up dwelling on for days. I have social anxiety as well. Someone recently posted a photo of me online to another person, and it was a sexual edit they did on me. So, given I get so anxious about the simple things, you can only imagine how anxious I got about this. Also, yesterday I was talking to a lady, and she was asking me if I lived in the area because I was at this kid hang out building, and I said "Well, yes but I recently switched schools to this one here." (when in reality, she was just wondering if I did so she knew if someone was picking me up or not) I got so flushed and embarrassed. I am just such a handful and I can't take this. :( I need advice. </div>

<div class="ExternalClass169B1DA27BD241CE81C87C3EBC9DA6EB">We are glad you are reaching out tonight. When our friends do something to violate our trust, like posting a picture or comment online, it can be very hurtful. Is this someone who you can talk to and ask them to take down their posting? Do you feel that it is something that should be reported to the app (Facebook, Instagram etc.) for abuse? If so there are instructions how to do so in the help section of each app. Anxiety can control our life. There becomes a sense of hypervigilance about how we are being perceived by others. Often, there can be a sense of fear behind it, afraid we may not fit in, or that we are not confident in who we are. There is no shame in this, confidence is learned as we get older. Yet, we also know it can feel like a burden now. We suggest reviewing the following articles: <a href="/Pages/11-Ways-To-Combat-Anxiety.aspx">http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/v2/Pages/11-Ways-To-Combat-Anxiety.aspx</a> <a href="/Pages/tip-6-steps-to-curm-social-anxiety.aspx">http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/v2/Pages/tip-6-steps-to-curm-social-anxiety.aspx</a> <a href="/Pages/tip-your-self-esteem.aspx">http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/v2/Pages/tip-your-self-esteem.aspx</a> As you work on developing a road map for your life of how you will navigate the things that are thrown your way, it might be helpful to establish a mantra to help remind you of who you are and the things that are important to you: <a href="/Pages/tip-Your-Mantra.aspx">http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/v2/Pages/tip-Your-Mantra.aspx</a> Stay strong. Let us know if you would like to talk. Sincerely, Larry – Counselor </div>

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