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Confidence/assertiveness building

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SausageSmuggler · 13/11/2011 22:50

I honestly didn't know where to put this but hopefully someone can help regardless.
Basically I've always been shy and scared of confrontation, I never want to rock the boat, want to please everyone and don't speak up when I want or need to. I'm well aware that this makes me come across as rude and passive aggressive especially as when I am comfortable around someone I am so much more confident. If I ever do confront (rarely) I feel like I'm about to have a panic attack, I get flustered and nearly always end up backing down. This is not the kind of mum I want to be to my kids i.e a pushover, it's not the kind of person I want to be full stop.
I don't really know who or where to turn for help combating this so it's not so much a WWYD more of a what should I do?

OP posts:
wifey6 · 15/11/2011 07:02

Hi...I have suffered/suffering the same. I went to my doctor who linked it to anxiety. I was given CBT sessions which really helped. It's worth a go. I still try & use the techniques when I am having a wobble.
Hope this helps.

NewsClippings · 19/11/2011 20:01

Have you read any books on assertiveness? There are lots on Amazon :)

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