I have suffered from mild social anxiety for a couple of years now and am ready to finally kick it in the butt. I have never really had an issue with girls that I like but I am just anxious in general and at times can be a pretty severe blusher. I am a naturally attractive guy (so I am told) but I have to build my inner strength and break out of my shell. I am really ready to sharpen up my game and feel more comfortable social situations in general. Have any of you started your "Pick-Up" journey with social anxiety and conquered it?

Any tips, advice or motivation would be greatly appreciated!

I come from a somewhat similar background as yourself. The only difference is that my anxiety is just from meeting new people in general and not just girls. I have a pretty amazing personality and once people get to know me they love me. I'm still progressing but the way I started was by having friends I normally hang out with invite some of their friends along when we go out just so I have the chance to meet new people in a somewhat "controlled" manner where my friend would have been able to help if it were an issue. As of now, I'm not too bad at meeting new people... But have you read some of the stickies in this section? I think this would have been a good read for you. the-newbie-mission-vt41556.html

Totally understand how you feel. Girls always told me I am pretty attractive and if I would get close to someone they would love me because I would open up. But to new people and in public I would have social anxiety. I didn't speak up in class, didn't say alot of things about myself. Was afraid to make a move on the girl in public situation for the fear of getting embarrassed. At one point things changed for me. That's when I started understanding people. I started to understand what people want. I started to understand that people actually want me to be open and my real self, that people actually want to get to know me, that girls think I am attractive and actually want to fuck with me. I figured out that I am not the only player in the game. I realized that girls I like also like me. Understand how they feel, picture how they feel and you're anxiety will lessen and eventually be gone. When you're talking to a girl you like and she's smilling laughing (showing signs of attraction) understand that she wants you as much as you want her. When you feel this mutual interest you will feel much more comfortable. The same thing goes with other things. If you meeting a new person understand that probably that person also want to meet someone new.

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Great advice man, this sounds almost exactly like me. I just sometimes get down about my blushing, especially when it gets pointed out, but most girls thinks it's "cute" so since I can't really help it I am going to try to use it to my advantage. It is especially good to hear that you came from a similar place and are doing great now. Once my schedule opens up I am going to practice as much as I can and not get down on myself as I tend to do about past embarrassing situations. I am thrilled I found this forum and am really looking forward to jumping in The Game. Thanks for the advice guys and additional tips would be great!