Shyness and Regret for Speaking Out

@SomeCowgirl (32191)
United States
May 8, 2009 5:24pm CST
I am a very shy person, I don't often speak out unless I'm mad about something, or unless I'm mad about an issue. Today I spoke out before I read the whole discussion and now I feel bad, but however I feel the points I made are true. Have you ever felt this way? If so, why? I've noticed that the regret is making me not mylot as much as I had planned today. I want to say I'm sorry, of which I have, but I still don't know what to do. I hate conflict, and confrontation too. Is anyone else like me, or am I the only one?
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9 responses
@meandmy3 (2227)
• United States
8 May 09
I am a very opionated person and well some times I do regret some things that I say. We all know that this is just a message board and not to take things to heart on here. I am sure she or he forgave you.
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
8 May 09
Well I don't know if they've seen it yet, but I do hope that they do. Again, I've very shy and hate speaking out, but sometimes my mouth (or typing) is faster then the concept of not doing it because I'll regret it later is.
• Philippines
9 May 09
I think i saw that discussion you were referring to and in my own opinion you did well. Nothing to worry about. That is what we are here for, give opinions where needed. Share a piece of our minds when asked. We all learn when we really pay attention and then we gain from the experience.
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
9 May 09
Wise words alexandra! If we all say things just to make everyone else happy that would be such a sad state of affairs indeed
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
9 May 09
I have done the same...tomorrow will be better and don't beat yourself up over it...Sounds like we are alot alike....I hate confrontations....and I usually don't speak out either unless I am angry or believe in a subject very strongly....
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
9 May 09
I have seen you making some really great points in many of your posts on here! I'm not sure whether I saw the one you are talking about here but I did see you on one where there was a misunderstanding by several of those taking part. It was absolutely cleared up thanks also to you! Many times it happens that users do not read and then conflicts of opinions can happen. I'm sure we all have different opinions and they should be aired, without offending. I hate arguments, online and off, because they lead nowhere. Flared tempers only cause earnings for the pharmacies. I come to myLot for fun and for the most part it is. I have found myself, many months ago, in a less fun type situation and I took myself off to the 'no responses' and 'new user' discussions and it blew over. That was how I dealt with it I hope when you read this it is a thing of the past. Friends who have something bothering them are like seeing clouds in a blue sky. It's a new day today and I hope it will be a fun one!
@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
9 May 09
As long as she holds on real tight otherwise we've got more problems to cope with I get giddy watching them if they go too fast too!
• Philippines
9 May 09
You've said it all, mysD! Now, cheer up cowgirl! Stand up then ride the bull and let me see you holding on tight and strong again!
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• Philippines
9 May 09
It's alright cowgirl, arguments can't afford to be avoided if the discussion is very interesting and another user has a different view about your response. Never let yourself get carried away since it's just a plain talk with another person. As long as you can speak, doesn't matter if it's right or wrong. and that is freedom of speech.
@springs (923)
• India
9 May 09
Me too very shy person.It is a problem for most of the people,who don't want to talk.Sometimes it happend for me too.
@wildcat48 (779)
• United States
9 May 09
Welcome a board my mate lol everyone has done this one time or another.so don't feel so bad ok.how about a big smile!!
@gicolet (1702)
• United States
9 May 09
I was more shy than you years ago. I couldn't even speak out when I was mad but you did. I've gotten over my shyness though when I became an adult and had to deal with the real world. It's normal to feel the way you do cause you're a good person. A bad person wouldn't even feel regretful about the wrong thing he/she did. You said sorry and you still feel bad but it's really normal to feel that way. Don't worry you'll get over it. Take care.
@yoyozhou (356)
• China
9 May 09
Me too! I am shy girl.I don't like conficts.So most of time I am gentle to everyone.Unless someone do something to a fault,I will speak out. I think we are such kind people that sometimes we choose endure rather than speak out to avoid conflicts. Don't blame yourself.I can understand you. Anyway,don't let anything to influence on you too much.Just forget the unhappy thing and enjoy life. You are a good girl!