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Originally Posted by Twigg
I went around to my friends house for the first time in a few months yesterday, I should have been able to relax and enjoy myself, but I felt completely out of place. I feel like that a lot in social situations, it's like I don't bring anything to the table by being there, could it be because I'm not used to socializing? I get a little paranoid, too, and start feeling like they don't really like me and that they don't really want me there. I just can't enjoy myself around my friends because I'm too focussed on myself and trying to socialize properly. I don't look forward to socializing like I should do.
A psychiatrist I saw said I have social anxiety, but I'm not sure, is all of this normal in people with Social Anxiety? Will it get better if I keep forcing myself to socialize or should I just give up and hide away again for another few months? Because that happens a lot, I socialize once, and then go back into my hole for a long time. I just genuinely feel like they don't really like me, that I bring the atmosphere down when I'm out with them, despite them continuing to invite me out and trying to keep in touch with me.
Anyone got any advice? Would much appreciate it. Thanks.
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Hi,
I don't exactly have advice, but can relate to some social situations which just don't feel right for me...maybe it's more I don't want to be there, than wondering if I fit in. It's nice your friends continue to invite you out....they must like you to do that.....I've started to invite some family to try to socialize more.....when I'm out in public, like shopping, I try to feel empathetic and speak to people when it seems right, like in a supermarket, but not on Saturdays when the crowd is crazy and I can't standing unruly kids running around making noise. What did the Psychiatrist say about anxiety getting better? I hate having strangers over, like contractors...Monday and Today. Maybe you just feel like they don't like you...is there a close friend in the group you could ask how you come across to others? I think I do have some traits of social anxiety, though my T has not said so. Let us know how you figure this out; I think quite a few people here at pc can relate to social anxiety. Peace, "help...."
