John, give it some time. Everyone, me included feels out of place in a new chatroom with unfamiliar faces (avatars )
If you come here more often you will find that you get to know some people better and feel more at ease and you will find your place.
Ok, maybe chatting is not for you anymore. But it's worth a try to find out, right?
Hoping to see more of you,

Lucas

ps. Pychcentral? are you sure it wasnt psychcentral?