Ali,
When people stare at you, you said you equate it to them judging you. What conclusions or assumptions could they draw from staring at you?
Danielle, Bilingual Health Educator
Hi Johnny,
Thank you for your response. I am not sure how to handle this issue. I have been under behavioural therapy with a psychiatrist for more than 2 years but nothing helped. I have dropped out of I University as a result.
There are times that I get so panicy that I try to avoid any commuication with anyone I don't know.
Thanks
Hi Ali,
this was one of those symptoms that I got the message was really interpreted critically by others so I practiced and challenged myself to overcome it. It still presents itself in situations where I'm faced with an attractive person of the female persuasion or an aggressive adversary.
I had to practice spontaneously on the weekend as part of our church service was to turn to the person next to you and chant some spiritual dialogue. I broke the tension by looking away occassionally.
It is one of those skills that can be learned and then is very personal. If I stare too intently at someone, that can be misinterpreted, so there needs to be a gentle balance.
I've been told by some people that I don't look into both eyes at once, which I imagine is true. I'll look into one eye or at the face generally. Looking directly into both eyes is pretty advanced and awfully intimate.
Over the years I have developed this wall from staring people in the eyes. I feel that I am constantly being judged by others when they look me in the eye.... Am I the only person with such symthem or are there others like me?
