I Have Social Anxiety

And I wish I had people who I could relate to. Instead of people who think because I'm quiet and reserved that I'm mean, intimidating, or upset in some form or fashion.

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grayhalo · 41-45, M

I know how you feel. I don't know if anyone ever thought I was mean, but I certainly grew up as the quiet one. It was because I always had the sense that I did not belong in some way. I'd like to say that I have grown out of it, but when I am social it's because I've grown tired of feeling alone. I have to force myself to be social. It's taken a lot of work. Although I still feel out of place.

Slink · 26-30, F

@grayhalo
I completely understand where you're coming from. I just try not to speak because when I do people think it's strange.

grayhalo · 41-45, M

@Slink I know that feeling. My specific problem is that I tend to get overly detailed. Especially if it's a topic I'm interested in.

Slink · 26-30, F

@grayhalo
Same, and people find that to be strange if it's not one of their personal interest.

grayhalo · 41-45, M

@Slink Taking a shot in the dark here. There is a part of your brain that thinks what you believe is interesting should be interesting to everyone. And it doesn't understand why other people don't find it interesting. Happens to me every now and then.