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Is anyone else having trouble getting their social life back?

I have waited so long for quarantine to be over just so I could get back to my life, catch up with friends, go back to the gym. But now that it is I have such bad social anxiety I can't interact for more than like an hour without getting super emotionally detached and tired.... which is just so much fun to be around I'm sure.

Like I saw my friend three days ago and I was planning on staying at her house all night and drinking wine, but I left after three hours because like I just couldn't hold a conversation, I was getting sleepy and feeling really self-conscious. Part of it was that I gained weight, but so did she so it's not like I needed to be really embarrassed. I don't know what's wrong with me. It's like I'm high-functioning agoraphobic.
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JerseyGal · 51-55, F
I didn't really have much of a social life before quarantine. So for me, nothing has changed.
WickedChild · 26-30, F
@JerseyGal I get the appeal now tbh. It's comfortable to spend my time alone. I just feel like I'm guilting myself for not having a social life.
JerseyGal · 51-55, F
@WickedChild
I can understand that.
I've never liked being out and about in crowds. Once in a while...which may be once or twice a year, I'll get together for my friends daughters birthday or cookout. Other than that, I like being alone, walking my dogs, reading, etc.