Dealing with Social Anxiety Around Friends
Hey everyone! I struggle a lot with social anxiety, even around people I’m close to. I constantly feel like I have to act a certain way to fit in, and I worry a lot about being judged or saying the wrong thing.
Does anyone else feel like this too? How do you deal with those thoughts and stay true to yourself in social situations?
@vanyavanya7
Hi! I think a lot of people struggle with social anxiety too, even though in our society there's loads of sociable people and it sucks honestly seeing other people just socializing effortlessly. I struggle with social anxiety too and it's been around 10 years now but it can get better through therapy and through gradual exposure.
For me, something that helps is slowly getting out of my comfort zone. My therapist told me that it's okay to be anxious and have negative thoughts as long as you are not controlled by them.
Another thing that helps me is being surrounded by kind people. When you are in a supportive environment, it makes you realize that people aren't as evil as you think they are. Yes, there are some awful people out there, but there are also wholesome people who have a heart of gold and i hope one day you'll meet those types of people because you deserve to be happy
Sending lots of support and strength to you 🫂 We got this!
@vanyavanya7
I have similar feelings... You're not alone 🤍 Sending lots of love towards you! 🐾❤️
