I Have Social Anxiety

I'm a very awkward person. I try to keep a conversation going but it goes down pretty fast and then the awkward silence starts. I try to talk to people but alot of negative thoughts run through my head so I just keep to myself. I hate having social anxiety. I just want to hang out with friends.

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plankter979 · 51-55, M

do you have close friends you'd like to hang out with? if so start by opening up to them about this - they'll help you out!

Midnight00 · 22-25, F

@plankter979 sadly I don't

plankter979 · 51-55, M

@Midnight00 first step is to get out there and in (virtual, for now ) contact with people. Covid may be a blessing in disguise, because doing zoom or other group chat gives you some distance from people for starters. Focus on real people from your area whom you'll actually hang out with when this thing ends.

plankter979 · 51-55, M

if you don't get that from school/work, consider joining some local clubs or volunteering...there are people doing planning and computer work from their homes

Midnight00 · 22-25, F

@plankter979 That's a good plan. I'll think about it

plankter979 · 51-55, M

@Midnight00 and get off this site, it's like crack for weirdos with oddly specific interests like me lol. Won't help you with real relationships.

Midnight00 · 22-25, F

@plankter979 maybe I'm a weirdo with oddly specific interests too

plankter979 · 51-55, M

@Midnight00 speaking of which did you get my PM? ;)

Midnight00 · 22-25, F

@plankter979 no I didn't

plankter979 · 51-55, M

@Midnight00 haha am I pre-filtered? You can pm me if you want