Hello! 

I have struggled with anxiety since I was really young, but it’s more and more problematic as an adult.

I go to a gym, and there’s someone who I was starting to become friends with (and I’m kind of developing a crush on this person)

They always make eye contact with me, but I struggle a lot when I first enter the gym to say hello. He’s said it’s fine to pop over and say hi but my gut reaction is to run. I’m also afraid of waving he won’t see me. 

I think I really messed things up because now he doesn’t really approach me anymore or wait around. I spent so much time being afraid I think either he finds me annoying or has moved on.

I can’t help that feeling though. I want to be brave but it’s like my body won’t give me permission.