Is it just me, or is being socially inedpt a sign (not a symptom, but that'd work too) of schizophrenia? I am asking, if you just cannot find the right words to express your thoughts and emotions. And just cannot keep the conversation going.

[Sometimes psychotic]

I believe so yes....

[Findingreason]

I have the same problem with varying levels of occurrence...

[Blue_Bird]

I'm very socially awkward. My mind is blank when people are talking to me, I can't come up with things to say on the spot anymore. And another problem that started a couple years ago is I can't express thoughts or ideas correctly when I'm speaking, I start and then it just goes on and I end up repeating parts and saying the wrong words and stumbling. I at first thought it was anxiety but it happens even with people I'm completely comfortable with like my family. It upsets me because I feel as though I come across as unintelligent

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Originally Posted by Blue_Bird

I'm very socially awkward. My mind is blank when people are talking to me, I can't come up with things to say on the spot anymore. And another problem that started a couple years ago is I can't express thoughts or ideas correctly when I'm speaking, I start and then it just goes on and I end up repeating parts and saying the wrong words and stumbling. I at first thought it was anxiety but it happens even with people I'm completely comfortable with like my family. It upsets me because I feel as though I come across as unintelligent

Exactly! You just listed my problems in a better way than I could. I too think I am plain unintelligent because of my lack of social skills. It's better when I am comfortable but it's not a huge difference.

[stayingafloat]

That's been a long time problem of mine ever since I developed anxiety and depression. Schizophrenia comes afterwards, so I wouldn't say it's linked to it, at least for my case.

[Mopey]

I don't know, Chemist. I think you can be pretty socially awkward without being schizophrenic. I believe it's a blessing that crosses a number of diagnoses...

Originally Posted by Namelessness

That's been a long time problem of mine ever since I developed anxiety and depression. Schizophrenia comes afterwards, so I wouldn't say it's linked to it, at least for my case.

But I show the negative symptoms of schizophrenia so I have difficulty holding conversation. That's why I think there's a connection.

Originally Posted by Mopey

I don't know, Chemist. I think you can be pretty socially awkward without being schizophrenic. I believe it's a blessing that crosses a number of diagnoses...

I was thinking about schizophrenia specifically, but thanks for your opinion.

[Erti]

i am very socially awkward.

Originally Posted by Erti

i am very socially awkward.

Love your profile pic and signature. Haha.

[WastingAsparagus]

I feel like in certain circumstances I'm socially awkward. But everyone is to some degree. I try not to let it get me down.

Actually, I feel like most of the time I am highly socially awkward.

I guess it depends on the day?

I also think I always divulge way too much information about myself. And I am really open about stuff. Perhaps I don't know boundaries too well? But then again I am looking for authentic connections with people, not ****** connections.

Originally Posted by skibum801

I feel like in certain circumstances I'm socially awkward. But everyone is to some degree. I try not to let it get me down.

Actually, I feel like most of the time I am highly socially awkward.

I guess it depends on the day?

I also think I always divulge way too much information about myself. And I am really open about stuff. Perhaps I don't know boundaries too well? But then again I am looking for authentic connections with people, not ****** connections.

I've tried removing negative thoughts from my head and it helped tremendously.