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Other times when it comes to social situations, I feel like people mistake my shyness or anxiety about taking the initiative first for me not wanting to talk to anyone or appearing off and just different.
As I probably mentioned before in other threads, I feel like I bother people when I take the initiative to talk to others so I just keep to myself and if someone really does want to talk to me, I'm there ready to talk. Feel like it is safer that way. But I get the sense that I give off the wrong impression that I don't want to talk to anyone even though I still appear upbeat and just overall ready to meet someone, rather than awkwardly standing in a corner with my arms crossed.
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Hi rdgrad15! I can certainly relate to this, but maybe not in the same regard as you. I personally don't get out much, and my social skills are awkward, at best. When I am at a function (church), the people there can mingle and socialize and usually know one another. I tend to find it overwhelming. Even if I do know someone, a quick wave or smile is all they might get from me. I know I give off weird vibes because I'm so closed, but really I'm panicking inside because I have social anxiety and major depression.
Would there happen to be anyone you know that also has anxiety/shyness issues? Perhaps you can reach out to them? I'm sorry I don't have better advice... but just know that you aren't alone.
