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I Am a Quiet Person

I get so tired of people asking “why are you so quiet?”. It’s as if being quiet is a bad thing. It really gets on my nerves.

I get insecure a lot and sometimes worry that I don’t make any sense when I speak. So I stay quiet.

I give slow responses, because I observe and take in what is said. I choose my words very wisely, being careful not to say anything offensive or hurtful. And because of this, I miss out on a lot of fun conversations.

Everyone, especially my family, push me to talk and put me in the most uncomfortable situations. They force me to go to social gatherings in hopes I will talk. That just spikes my anxiety even more.

And while I’m writing this post, I’m worrying. Do I make sense, or am I just blabbering nonsensical stuff?

Funny thing is, sometimes when I create posts on here or other social media platforms, I ask someone. “Does this make sense?” Just to get an approval.
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JRVanguard · 26-30, M
This!
A million times this!
Henal · 26-30, F
@JRVanguard Happens to you as well?
JRVanguard · 26-30, M
@Henal Practically word for word
It’s something I’ve struggled with my whole life
To the point even with friends and my girlfriend on the phone I feel like I can’t hold a conversation
And I feel bad about it for the reasons you wrote above
This post makes complete sense and you’ve worded it very well
And I promise you you’re not alone in going through it
Henal · 26-30, F
@JRVanguard Ah well I’m glad I’m not :) makes me feel less abnormal, you know?
JRVanguard · 26-30, M
@Henal To me, we’re the normal ones
People are weird😅

If you ever need someone to talk about it, I’m here for you
Henal · 26-30, F
@JRVanguard Thanks, I appreciate it 😄 Same here, if you ever need to talk :)
JRVanguard · 26-30, M
@Henal Of course

Thank you!😁