(((Michah)))))) I wanted to say I think you answered the post very well.
((ty)) for what you said ..
you said "All communities in real life and on here make me feel overwhelmed......people make me feel overwhelmed.......it is all too "loud" sometimes and I react in defense......

I am only good around people I know and trust implicitely(probably because I cannot tell when people are lying......I am a little naive!!)."

I too am a little naive.,.....please know you are part of this community even if you feel you want to be quiet at times.
IRL and in the cyber world there are all different types of ppl. You getting along with scientists..is just who you are
hope it was ok i replyed again