Has anyone else’s confidence tanked as time went on? I used to be absolutely fearless when it came to talking to people, dating, hanging out at get togethers, etc., but now, I just shelter myself completely. I used to have no problem talking to guys, but now, anytime I see someone I’m attracted to, the little voice in my head says, “You want ANOTHER rejection? Don’t even bother.” When people talk to me in person (random convo at the grocery store, even little things, like, “I love your shoes!”) I just feel so awkward and stressed. I say, “Thanks,” but in my head, it’s like, “Why did they notice me? I probably look stupid and they are making fun. I’m such an idiot.” I make excuses not to hang out with my friends and family because I just feel like such a basketcase and I don’t want to be a bother and bum everyone out. I’ve never felt like this before, and it’s so sad to me… I guess after a lifetime of rejection in relationships (romantic and otherwise) it’s finally caught up with me. I know it’s (probably? hopefully??) all in my head and. I just need to calm down, but I’m finding it increasingly hard to do so. If anyone else is feeling like this, I’m so sorry. It’s awful.