[rolan86]

I am fine talking with small groups of people, but when it comes to large amounts of people in public, I get very nervous and anxious. Like I went to this public fair yesterday and everyone is just so happy and laughing with each other, and I just don't feel this way. I feel very alone. I can't help but feel like a creep and a loner. I am way too shy to approach a stranger. And all these people hula hooping on the lawn? I just don't think I could get myself to do that. Then I get anxious over how I am the only one who is by themselves. I won't even try to bother looking at cute girls, because I'd assume their boyfriend would be right there behind them. It's funny, because at the same time I try to avoid people I know. I just don't like drawing attention to myself.

[enchanted]

heya Rolan, sorry things are so hard for you, i know how you feel, i suffer quite badly with social anxiety too, i find it realy difficult talking to people and avoid any social situations when ever possible, i feel realy anxious and vulnerable. Its so soul destroying trying to deal with this, i try and get past this by putting myself into social situations and just end up beating myself up when i freak out and leave. I know how you feel, i went to a festival a while back and people where dancing and having fun and i realy wanted to let go but i was too anxious, it realy makes you feel like a looser. I hope you find some relief from this anxiety, it can be very debilitating. Feel free to come talk anytime, its good to talk to someone who understands how you feel