-- Posted by Anonymous at 11:26 am on Aug. 28, 2008 it takes a whole lot of energy, but i can do it sometimes. i just started college & i guess some stuff has been getting me down so my self-confidence is low. how do i bring it back up and just become more social? for those who have gone through this? -- Posted by Eos at 11:27 am on Aug. 28, 2008 YOU HAVE A SHELL?! Zomgzzzz   -- Posted by doritoz723 at 11:27 am on Aug. 28, 2008 just smile at everybody and make casual conversation with them... It tells them that you are open with people and are friendly. -- Posted by Skip at 11:27 am on Aug. 28, 2008 yes it does take energy.  find people you think are worth the effort first, and then start trying harder with these people specifically.  do not try to be social around everyone especially those you are not interested in, its a waste of energy -- Posted by rickyspeople at 11:28 am on Aug. 28, 2008 i think maybe if you treated yourself to a pick-me-up, it would help you. Get a new outfit or haircut, anything. Looking good aides you in feeling good. -- Posted by TheFamousLivingDead at 11:28 am on Aug. 28, 2008 Quote: from Jenintendo at 2:27 pm on Aug. 28, 2008 YOU HAVE A SHELL?! Zomgzzzz Lmao! I wish I had a shell. -- Posted by Eos at 11:30 am on Aug. 28, 2008 Quote: from TheFamousLivingDead at 7:28 pm on Aug. 28, 2008 Quote: from Jenintendo at 2:27 pm on Aug. 28, 2008 YOU HAVE A SHELL?!    Zomgzzzz   Lmao! I wish I had a shell. Me too. -- Posted by brp002 at 11:45 am on Aug. 28, 2008 the best way to is start with ur roomates and people in your dorm and dont stress about it.  The more you stress the more your gonna act standoffish... Join a group.... Not a sorority unless u love the drama and wanna be a hoe.... most of them at least.... but just relax and it will come