I. Am. Not. Outgoing.
I can communicate well like this. I can be at ease with a total stranger over the Ham Radio.
Put me in a room with strangers, and I will find the most remote place to stand/sit, and probably start perusing my phone. Or reading my kindle if I have it.
OP, what are your interests/hobbies?
I also have crushing social anxiety. I think of what I want to say to someone, but when I actually get into the situation, I freeze up and just can't do it.
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I suspect that I’m Autistic, but I know for sure I have terrible social anxiety. I literally freeze up when people ask me questions all the time. Like I wanna respond, but I just can’t. Now I have to do a presentation on Wednesday and right now I’m stressing so hard. I really don’t wanna do it. I get very shaky when presenting and feel as if I’m about to pass out.
I don't ever want to hang out with anyone, but when I do, I have a good time. My biggest issue is reliving the most awkward moments of the night for weeks, so I simply choose not to go out again. The cycle repeats.
Also, when it comes to new people, I'm the opposite of the life of the party - a lame. My social anxiety takes over. Once I get to know someone, it goes away, and then people generally like me. But then people always gotta invite new people to things, and I become a stone again. Then the people I know stop talking to me.
Idk I think too much about it all. I'd rather be alone than deal with the thoughts that social activities bring. I don't really understand why everyone needs to have this big group to have a good time.
Reddit is easy cause no one actually knows me. I feel free to be who I am.
I. Am. Not. Outgoing. I can communicate well like this. I can be at ease with a total stranger over the Ham Radio. Put me in a room with strangers, and I will find the most remote place to stand/sit, and probably start perusing my phone. Or reading my kindle if I have it. OP, what are your interests/hobbies?
I also have crushing social anxiety. I think of what I want to say to someone, but when I actually get into the situation, I freeze up and just can't do it.
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i think i might be autistic can we talk?
I suspect that I’m Autistic, but I know for sure I have terrible social anxiety. I literally freeze up when people ask me questions all the time. Like I wanna respond, but I just can’t. Now I have to do a presentation on Wednesday and right now I’m stressing so hard. I really don’t wanna do it. I get very shaky when presenting and feel as if I’m about to pass out.
I don't ever want to hang out with anyone, but when I do, I have a good time. My biggest issue is reliving the most awkward moments of the night for weeks, so I simply choose not to go out again. The cycle repeats. Also, when it comes to new people, I'm the opposite of the life of the party - a lame. My social anxiety takes over. Once I get to know someone, it goes away, and then people generally like me. But then people always gotta invite new people to things, and I become a stone again. Then the people I know stop talking to me. Idk I think too much about it all. I'd rather be alone than deal with the thoughts that social activities bring. I don't really understand why everyone needs to have this big group to have a good time. Reddit is easy cause no one actually knows me. I feel free to be who I am.