This is useful for guys who are just unplugging.

http://www.goodlookingloser.com/2012/09/22/guys-that-should-not-start-approaching-women/

Basic Summary

The site itself has many useful blogs and even exposure therapy programs for overcoming approach anxiety. However if you've just unplugged from reddit, chances are jumping into hardcore cold approaching could lead to stress or a traumatic rejection which only increases your anxiety.

Be wary if:

  • You have moderate to extreme social anxiety.

For people with social anxiety, talking to a girl is like jumping out of an aeroplane. This anxiety will be telegraphed and you will get rejected, which will only increase your social anxiety.

Solution; Baby steps, the site has a social anxiety exposure therapy program. 80% of people can't get past this stage.

  • You have moderate to extreme depression

Getting pussy will not fix your depression, it will only protect you from it for a short while, and you wont be getting that much anyway.

Solution; Hit the gym, focus on your goals, find new friends, change your lifestyle and see a psychologist if necessary.

  • Extreme lack of Social Skills

Pick up can be achieved just by approaching a girl and holding a basic conversation. case in point. Being a good conversationalist is not only a great skill, it makes pickup far less stressful as you can just be yourself.

solution; Try to get a job as a bartender, server or low stress salesman. Volunteer and go to meetup.com events.

  • Significantly Overweight

Your cold approach success rate will be really low, you'd have to be a tough mofo to survive that.

solution; lose it.

Author believes only 2% obtain their ideal sex life involving 3-4 girls who are above average with the biggest risk of failure being quitting.

Personally this helped me get back on track and I hope it helps someone else too.