[butterflypower]

I feel like an outcast. I was sheltered as a child. I wasn't able to experience social situations. I didn't have a friend until like 4th grade, moved schools, and never talked to her again until here lately. I have only like two friends now and my cousin is like my best friend. I feel like I'm awkward in social situations. I have bad anxiety and that's why I'm on Buspar. I feel like I get on people's nerves all the time. I just want someone to talk to, but I feel like a weird people out.

[Curiosity77]

You can always talk here, people will listen to you and care about what you say. I don't think anyone here will find you weird. But so sorry to hear you are going through this.

[Turtlesoup]

Sorry you feel this way-many of us here can sympathize in regards to social anxiety & shyness. As for the weird part hey I'm weird & I like it My issues do give me plenty of challenges but being "normal" does look a bit boring. You can always practice your social skills on us-one thing I did that helped so much was to join a local book club & hiking group-those are 2 of my favorite passions & it made it easier to connect with people because I already had something in common. Take care

[butterflypower]

I've been doing what my therapist says where I go to the events family has. Force myself into social situations. Told me to dress in layers and go to the bathroom to cool off because I panick and get hot and stuff. Hopefully, my meds will help with the hot flashes like that. I'm socially awkward right now.
Thank you guys for all the support!

I feel that way sometimes. I think my son does too. But we don't conform. And I'm proud not to conform. But it is difficult sometimes.

Just be yourself, it doesn't matter if it's good enough for someone else. --Jimmy Eat World. Lol, I think of that lyric when I'm feeling socially awkward.

[butterflypower]

Thank you!

[Standup2me]

Originally Posted by butterflypower

Thank you!

You have said something that so many of us feel.
Sort of like a square peg in a round hole.

But here, I feel accepted

Thank you to all who make me feel this way

Please dont think your the only one that feels that way. I feel that way everyday.

I try to remember that the only "normal" I have found in this life is on a button on my dishwasher. Other than that, I havent found the rule book yet.

I put on my other face and keep going. Something I learned in the military, "you ain't dead yet, keep moving!!!!!!!!!" I know I'm delusional but I really do want a life with someone that loves me and where I can live in quiet peace. The only way I will get there is to keep trying to find it. Nobody is going to walk up and give it to me.