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Originally Posted by I.Am.The.End.
No, we're both doctoral students so we don't have that much time to spend with each other.
Despite being nervous around others, I can speak freely to strangers and people I have little to nothing in common with. When it comes to other graduate students/colleagues/people I would have a lot in common with I'm too terrified/intimidated by them to easily start or continue a conversation.
I would also get along better with men for friendships but I'm terrified and untrusting of men. My boyfriend was able to gain my trust but I don't see that happening with other men.
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I tend to be like you at times. I can't seem to really connect with most people most of the time too. I think that by being nervous around other people, it might put them off? Idk. It's hard to talk to people when you're nervous around them.
Have you tried to get on meds for your anxiety? The right meds helped me a lot. I'm still shy and I still get anxious at times around strangers, but I'm so much better than I used to be. Also, maybe you haven't met the right people yet. It can be really hard to find people to connect with, especially for people with anxiety issues-
It seems like not to many people are willing to give us a chance, ugh!