Hello, I care a lot about the way I look in public. Do you ever get caught up in these types of thoughts?
Yes, but I was way more self-consciousness in the adolescent stages of my life. That's when it tends to be the worst for people.
I agree, I noticed that my experiences with self consciousness have improved with age as well. I am also paranoid at times, so for me the two feelings may relate a bit.
Yes, self-consciousness is sometimes associated with shyness, or paranoia. That analogy is spot on.
Okay that's good to know that I'm making sense. I was also more shy when i was young but still have some of those tendencies. I suppose it's part of my personality.
Me too, those tenancies can be annoying because  they can impair your ability to perform complex actions.
I agree, for me I think the impairment stems from the distraction that those tendencies cause.
Yes, you even become more aware and distracted by the most smallest actions.
I think that what helps me the most in dealing with this is remembering that other people have full lives and tons of stuff to be worried about. In this case, they are much less likely to worry about me so I should not fret.
I agree, when you realize your not really being watched by everyone, you can begin to cope easier.