ladies,
Hey I'm a 19 year old formally engaged US sailor. I have approach anxiety which really hinders my ability to even ask a girl on a date. Do you have any advice on how I could help myself with this situation so I can get back in the dating game?

you must love dogs........

help the man out ladies!(because I need the help too...)

well first things first, you gotta let loose. you got nothin to worry about. its ok to be anxious, but keep yourself under control. ladies look for self control ;)

also, dont change yourself to satisfy what they want. to help you do that, try to avoid dating anyone out of your preferred area. but that doesnt mean limit yourself. you might find someone that changes your interest :D

we dont bite, just take a deep breath and approach with confidence. be yourself.

just be who you are, don't let no one change you. don't worry you will find one that you can aproach with ease

When you see a girl you like but are afraid to talk here are some ideas;

open the door for her,
let her go in front of you in line,
say a complement,
be polite.

These are just a few ideas, I hope they help.

I think you meant formerly, not formally.

Just helping with what I can help with

I'd advise several things.

First- are you sure you're ready to start dating again? I only ask because the first sentence of your post started off about an engagement and NOT about anxiety issues.
Second- are you sure you're ready to date because anxiety issues and dating aren't really copecetic. Consider working on your issues first, then getting out there.
Third- I personally am not attracted to people, men or women, who are not self-confident. Mild anxiety is normal, if by that you mean excitement of seeing a person or nervousness they might not accept your advances. But if it reaches the point where you can't ask a woman out...

Nice Zack....lol goof

Welcome to JSH. Get someone to work on the anxiety issue
with you in real life. Once you are feeling a little less
anxious then you can work on just having a nice conversation
and asking them out.

hey, I do what I can!

hmm.. how to get back in the game.. advertise yourself well..but dont overdo it and dont misrepresent.. your young and soo much lies ahead of you.. personally i get attracted to guys who are funny and who enjoys life and living .. makes me smile..

1337gamer,
Welcome to the game. My name is Chief, and I am a Pickup Artist. no joke.

Approach Anxiety is probably the number one problem discussed in the PUA (pickup artist) community and dozens upon dozens of methods have been created to eliminate it, but they all center around one basic principle: stepping out of your comfort zone.

In fact, that's what progress and maturity entails... just stepping out of your comfort zone.

A guy may be most comfortable just sitting in front of his computer at home, drinking hot chocolate or something pleasant, but he is never going to get any better at talking to women unless he gets out of the house and actually talks to people. To get what he wants, he'll have to sacrifice his comfort of sitting on his ass all day. That's stepping out of your comfort zone.

I would recommend starting off with the "newbie mission" which is basically walking around in a public place saying "hi" to everyone you pass by, smiling and making eye contact while doing so. Some people will ignore you, some people will say hi too late, and some shall be very receptive. It doesn't matter. Just say hi, like this website says.

Thanks guys, kudos to the ChiefPUA. By the way, I read the mystery method which is kind of like what you are talking about but I have trouble implimenting what you say on the spot. But thanks a lot all the same!

the problem with Mystery Method - while I still think it's a necessity for any aspiring PUA to read - is that it's really really focused on Outer Game which can be very overwhelming to a newbie who isn't really in tune with Inner Game... I recommend starting off with stuff from David Deangelo, and I highly recommend his Advanced Series.