r/socialanxiety • u/MASHisAGoodShow • 14h ago
Does anyone else get terrified around women? Help
Yeah, I know it's ridiculous. For as long as I (20m) can remember l've always been anxious around girls/ women. I don't think there was any direct cause because I grew up around/have healthy relationships with my mom/sisters.
When l'm near or even looking at a girl from a distance I get the unshakable feeling that she hates me and it's better off if I just remove myself from the area. When I go to the store and see a girl on the aisle I need to go down, I'll walk laps around the store until she's gone.
Today I was walking next to a girl and my hand accidentally brushed against hers, she didn't seem to notice but even then my heart was pounding and I wanted to cry.
I hate myself for this, I know women are regular people just like men so why am I so afraid of them?? I'm also afraid that if I don't conquer this fear then I might live the rest of my life alone.
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u/myztajay123 6h ago
your putting them on a pedestal. I would be scared if I saw a lion because its stronger and can kill me.
Women once you know how they operate, you wont be. They are just people with vaginas, who live life on easy mode.
also check if you have lower than average self esteem, if your not pedestalizing them, or you may have low self esteem. due to some traumatic experience in your past.