this is a deep self worth thing and i havent been able to find posts about it anywhere, but this feels like its the only place i can put this post.
One of the things I’ve been struggling with for a while now is having any sort of sense of self when im around other people. My fear response is always freeze so when I’m interacting with other people (doctors appointments and stuff) I just shut down and listen to what they say and do my best to explain myself to them depending on how anxious I am in that moment. In the end it’s doing absolutely nothing for me and I need to wake up if i want to make things better for myself
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In situations like doctors appointments, as you described is difficult to say. Doctors tend to be dismissive because people do tend to exaggerate certain things. So I suppose just go with your gut here? You’re responsible for your health, so do what’s best for you.
Otherwise, there’s no particular way to be true to yourself in social circle. You actually were right, it’s a lot about self-esteem. But what’s causing you to feel this way? Maybe it’s fear of rejection? Fear of humiliation in case others find you weird? Maybe something happened that caused you to expect to feel rejected so you just don’t attempt at all?
Think about it, objectively analyse your feelings. Accept yourself as a small and afraid human, because if you dig a little deeper, we all are small and afraid beings.