How to get over this fear? (Glasses)?

Question

I've always needed glasses but I never wore them, my eyes being terrible now my mom took me and I got a prescription.

The only problem was.. I just could NOT find a pair of glasses to look good on me. Finally I settled on one I was happiest with.. But now I'm scared to wear them out. I get them on Friday, but I'm terrified I'll be made fun of.

Not because I'm wearing them, (Who cares? Tons of people wear them.) but because of the style. I chose Randy Jackson glasses,
(Style below.)
http://tinypic.com/r/rv97ba/5

And found out they're called, "Hipster' glasses and people who wear them are commonly teased and called posers. Now teamed with my red hair I'm almost certain I'll be a target. :\\

Also, side note, I suffer from social anxiety so it's sort of eating at me. I can't see myself leaving the house with them on.. And contacts aren't an option because of my condition.
I'm stressing over it and even making myself ill....

How can I get over it and just accept it? I sort of wish I chose another style now, but NONE of them were flattering....


(And I can't go back and change the glasses I chose anyway, we spent 300 in total on the lenses and frames, and I can't ask my parents to spend any more, we're already hurting.)

Answer 1

C'mon girl...



you chose them because You 'liked' them .the only thing that matters is your choice and your interest.its none of other's business.so dont stress over it. now,just get over it.I think people look better with glasses.You look fine :) even if someone said anything just smile at them and dont care about it.just take it easy.I'm nearly sure that no one will not say anythinng.its your style,your choice.if someone doesnt like it,its their problem.you should not even care.

and dont worry if you dont like them.the net time you're gonna buy another one,look for what exactly you want.I wear glasses myself and sometimes I spend half an hour or more at a store without finding what I'm looking fo.so i definitely leave the store and go for another one.



and not wearing glasses is not good at all.you want to look at the world at a high brightness&contrast level ! things will look shiny and sharp if you wear them !!

why would you deny yourself from looking at the beautiful world because of other's opinions?? dont care about them.it is your style.you're free to be a hippie or whatever you want and its no one's business.I love to look different :)



Now smile and think happy.

Answer 2

Trust me, just wear them. I didn't, and now that's probably my biggest regret in life because my eyes just kept getting worse and worse. I'm 17, and my eye sight is terrible. I can't be probably more then 8 feet away from a clock to see what time it is without contacts or glasses. Wear your glasses, who cares what people say. And if someone does happen to say something about them, try making a joke out of it. Or you can say what you told us, they were the ones that were the best looking out of them all. I clicked on the link of them, and they're cute. So I'm sure you have nothing to worry about. Goodluck with wearing them your first time though!

Answer 3

If you're not already on medication for anxiety, I suggest trying it. As I've said before, you are good looking, glasses do not make one ugly. If people make fun of you, you need to stand up against them. They think people who wear glasses are flawed, fine. You go after their flaws and attack them emotionally just like they do to you, but more if possible. The best defense is a good offense. Also do your best not to show your in pain if others make fun of you, this will be seen as weakness and only make matters worst for you.

Answer 4

Just wear them. You need glasses in order to see and go about your day. I had the same experience back in 6th grade when I had to wear them in order to see the board. I was scared to wear them but in the end, no matter who would try to make fun of me, I ignored any sort of judgment. If they were your friends, then they would respect you and not make fun of your glasses. I had to go through three pairs of glasses in order to feel better but realized that people can make fun of you but it is up to you and your confidence to not let yourself down. Its your glasses, its your life, so dont let other people control you or harrass you for something that is so commonplace for so many people. People can be idiots, stupid, and judgmental becuase they dont know a certain kind of experience (in your case wearing glasses. If you show people that you can resist, ignore, and be able to get through all the harrassment and comments, then they will see you're strong and confident in yourself. They will stop and accept you soon enough. You must be mentally strong because "we live in a world full of idiots; its up to us to know better than them" lol its something that helped me before =P