How do you feel in public or social situations?

I feel this so deeply. You’re not alone in it , I do the same thing. I like being invisible. I like not being seen. I like being small. People make me anxious, and home feels safe to me in a way nothing else does.

Walking into a room feels heavy sometimes… like all eyes might be on me even when they probably aren’t. I replay my words in my head before I say them because I’m afraid I’ll mess them up. I worry people are judging me or thinking the worst. Even eating in front of others can make me uncomfortable. It’s exhausting living like that.

I just want you to know this is more common than it feels, especially for people who are sensitive, anxious, or have been through hard things. Some people hide it better, but so many of us carry this quietly.

There’s nothing wrong with you. You’re not broken. Your body is just trying to protect you in the only way it knows how.

I see you in this. And you don’t have to carry it alone.