Mahatma Posted August 14, 2009 Posted August 14, 2009 There's nothing in here that's wrong. But there's also a huge element that's missing. So you say to EddieN to be confident. Sure, makes sense. So, HOW?? You mentioned about getting off the drugs (kudos to you on that) and some physical changes that you made and that's all good. What, specifically, would you suggest to boost EddieN's confidence level? I've got some ideas of my own, but I'm curious on what others think. Well... it was obvious to me what I was self conscious about. I felt like I was a scrawny shy kid who looked bad from drugs and video game obsession. I knew what I was unhappy about myself, and I changed it. For Eddie, it could be anything. However, he claims this is not the issue. For anyone though, they know exactly why their confidence is low, whether or not they want to admit it.
Mahatma Posted August 14, 2009 Posted August 14, 2009 I think you've commented on my situation before, and I remember you said you're from Texas. I think I mentioned that people could just be a lot colder where I am in Jersey...I mean, we are known as a pretty ****ty state. But you're right. Last year, the first 2 weeks of the fall semester I met more people than ever, especially girls. All of those people went away, though, some due to my mistakes based on lack of social experience. I'll know better the next time around. Yeah I believe I have. I know I have said similar things to multiple college students here. Even if your state is a more "keep to myself" type of place, it is hard to just shut out someone who is genuinely being friendly.
Author EddieN Posted August 14, 2009 Author Posted August 14, 2009 Oh believe me, it's easy for people here to be *******s to friendly people. I have periods where I feel like crap and my confidence is low, but I always snap out of them. Besides, everyone has those times. The reason I don't think my general confidence is lacking is that I know what goes on in my head and I know that confidence is not an issue, at least on the inside. I look at myself and then look at people around me and I just think that I'm so glad I'm me and I wouldn't want to be anyone else. That's the best way I can say it. I like myself. I might set high standards for myself that I'm strict about, but only because I want to better myself and reach higher. And honestly, if I really do lack confidence, all I need to do is look at what I achieved and realize that I'm a fool not to have confidence.
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