Why do I keep blanking out during cold approaches?

[Deicide]

Hey, I have this problem that occurs often when I cold approach. I'll blank out and my thinking patterns aren't their usual self and my emotions overrun my whole system. It sucks, and I end up qualifying and DLVing myself without realizing it. It happened tonight with some girl who was with her Mom. I just opened her referring to her shirt, then all this mental pressure came over me, and I couldn't think of what else to say. I still feel pissed over it. A similar thing happened with another girl I approached tonight, because she ended up walking away after Mom came on the scene. I'm really trying to work hard and get over my approach anxiety, but I'm running into the same problems with my approaches. I still haven't gained the confidence I want with women, and I've been trying to improve my inner game. What should I do? I do better if I memorize lines or routines before I go out. I've been going out trying to be a natural(I don't rehearse anything before going out), and it hasn't been cutting it for me.
On a positive note: On my first approach of the day, I didn't blank out at all, but the woman still walked away from me after 30 seconds of convo.

 

[Atom Smasher]

Go in with the intent of ending it first.

Exchange a few words and then say you've got to run. THis will give you that much-needed sense of control so that you're not vulnerable to her possible rejection. Once you're used to that, phase 2 can entail sticking with the conversation for longer periods.

 

[Deicide]

Go in with the intent of ending it first.

Exchange a few words and then say you've got to run. THis will give you that much-needed sense of control so that you're not vulnerable to her possible rejection. Once you're used to that, phase 2 can entail sticking with the conversation for longer periods.

I'll try that out. And, I'll be going out before work during the daytime tomorrow, so I should be able to find an approach or two. Thanks for the advice.:yes: