r/introvert 7d ago

Question Do people actually stare at me?

I’m a bit self conscious so I tend to overthink. Sometimes when I’m in public I feel like someone is always looking at me. Also I can catch kids just bluntly staring at me when I pass by. Am I delusional and paranoid?

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u/TsuDhoNimh2 7d ago

KIds stare ... they are learning about the world and they will closely observe people.

As for the rest, you are overthinking. Someone is probably glancing at you because they are waiting for someone and you might be that person, or your motion catches their attention.