Eye contact?

[Jade1498]

From a distance, I was (am) always terrified to look at anyone, especially in the area of their eyes, because of fear they would address me or want to talk, etc.

I have this fear when I spot people from a distance it feels like, absolute dread. But I think again it’s just something I’ve learnt myself to do because I am so scared of meeting someone’s gaze... however I have also had the same experience as you, when u say u have a fear of meeting someone’s gaze in case they want to talk!! I’ve been there I think everyone has especially in England I think we are a quite An unsociable culture

 

[Varzar]

Most people on here have had the same response, people don’t feel uncomfortable holding eye contact with them. It’s them who have trouble holding eye contact but not due to a fear just simply because it makes them uncomfortable. Which makes me think mine could be more deep rooted?
I understand where you Are coming from when you say some peoples eyes stand out - I wish I had those but I don’t think I do
I will carry on with the therapy and hope for changes ... and keep the thread updated along the way

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