>>32336332
therapy if its caused by something specific
otherwise just baby steps, a closed mouth mmhm added to nonverbal language, smiling nodding and all

>>32336332
How bad is it OP? I can’t say I’ve beat it. Still better off than a year ago. Reframing the conversation from “I can’t do anything” to “I can approach this differently” helps.

>>32336349
I don't know what caused it but I think I might have a hearing or verbal deficiency because when I practise speaking or when I'm talking to my mother my voice sounds incredibly ugly and screechy.

>>32336357
I can't talk to anyone else other than my mother. I had to ask her to take me somewhere for something I had to do for my assignment because you had to speak with someone for it and I struggle with speaking with strangers. I can't talk with people I don't know at all. But with people who I'm in close proximity with for a long time like people in my classes I'm able to speak a few things if I really try but I feel bad for the whole day after that.

>>32336400
Did that develop over time? If you’re not talking because you hate your voice, either focus your practice on impersonating a voice you like, or see a speech therapist if you can. Otherwise the reasons you feel bad can point to the root of the problem. Do you worry about saying the wrong thing? Do you worry about people in general? I don’t know if it’s psychological or neurological, but if it’s the former it’s easier to address.

>>32336448
There were a lot of drama that happened in my family and my mom had to move with me and the kids in my new school didn't like me. I think it was pre puberty and it stuck with me now as an adult. I don't think it's social anxiety because I can smile at people and do all that stuff but I don't like talking. The more I speak the more weird I get I feel like. I do plan on getting professional help but it's expensive and I'm waiting until I have that much income

I am somewhat the same way. Never talked much in school, didn't have many friends. Only really talked to friends, which I somehow acquired just by laughing at jokes.
People including my friends, family, people at school, and teachers have pointed out how I don't talk much. They try to make me seem like an autist.

I fear speaking to random people, fear speaking in one on one conversations because im afraid they will become disinterested.
It feels like getting women is going to be impossible for me. SAme with getting friends and job opportunities.
Have been getting better but far from cured.
The reality is theres a reason you don't talk probably, I've noticed since I was young that if im going to put a shit ton of energy into responding to small talk constantly then I might as well not try.