How to Deal with Self-Consciousness as a Deep Thinker?

Hey everyone,

I’m a very introspective thinker—I really dive deep into things and try to get to the bottom of them. But because of this, I often feel incredibly self-conscious when I put myself out there. I think part of it is realizing that most people aren’t as introspective as I am, so they can only meet me at the depth they’ve met themselves.

Still, it’s hard not to overanalyze how I come across or worry about being misunderstood. For those who’ve been through this, how do you deal with self-consciousness and just express yourself more freely?

Would love to hear your thoughts!