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I need so much help in this situation its not even funny.For example when i look at a hot chick and she doesnt look back i get deeply hurt.In my expierience the only chicks that look are the ones i dont want.Is it just a thing with hot babes that they act stuck up or is it that average girls are just desperate.I am a good looking guy,I work out eat healthy and take care of myself but i still cant seem to get my confidence nailed.I make stupid excuses to myself that maybe its because im not tall enouth (177cm which is about 5`10).I let the outside world get to me and destroy what ever confidence i can actually build.Its like the confidence i make just escapes my body whenever something negative happens.This sux!!! I just ordered brian tracys the pschychology of achievment but im sure that wont nail my inner game.Im thinking NLP but i really dont have a clue.Can some please help me out.I feel trapped.
Davidoff,
This sounds like social anxiety. One of social anxiety's defining characteristics is a fear of being judged by others, and a belief that others are analyzing everything you do and say critically.
I should know, I've only recently started to cure my own.
How? The biggest building block in the wall of confidence is managing your thoughts, by a technique called Cognitive Behavior Therapy(CBT).
You can either go to a therapist familiar with the technique, or buy "Overcoming Social Anxiety and Shyness" by Gillian Butler.
If you struggle to motivate yourself, try the therapist. The advantage is you'll have him/her behind you motivating you and guiding you. Otherwise, use the book. It's cheaper than a single therapy session, and will let you keep the problem completely private.
However, a word of warning.
I've seen people buy the book and then say:
"I bought the book, and read most of it, but it did no good."
Of course it didn't. Unless you're willing to commit 100% to this and do exercises based on it, all the CBT books in the world won't help you. It's not a magic bullet, but it works and works well, dammit.
I may post some stuff up later on other techniques.
Good luck,
Negsta.
Your a smart guy.I do have social anxiety and i have seen a therapist about this.But ive found seeing a therapist keeps you broken because they want you to come back and aint gonna help you get better(atleast in my experience)