I can't relax around people. When others are around I can't stop worrying about what they think of me. I can't sleep with others in the room because I'm afraid that if I roll over or even breathe too loud I'll disturb them. If I read around others I'm afraid that I'm reading too slow and that they're keeping track of how long it takes me to turn a page or they will judge me based upon what I'm reading. I can't even sit around people because I worry that my posture is too tense or too awkward and that they are wondering why I'm just sitting there. I know all of this is ridiculous but I can't stop thinking about it.
The problem is I'm supposed to move in with two other girls tomorrow. Last year I was so tense around my roommate that she thought I didn't like her and left after a week. I'm so afraid that the same thing will happen again. I need to figure out how to relax around people. Any advice from anyone would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Sarah
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