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I find it so hard to open up to people. what can i do?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Baby steps: Baby steps. Try opening up to one person who is sensitive, caring and not likely to repeat what you share. After you have had one positive experience with sharing, you can slowly build on that.

Answered 3/24/2013

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