Does anyone feel the same?
I HATE having social anxiety because I can’t engage with other people, so I come off as snobby and unapproachable, but I’m just way too *** scared that I might embarrass myself or say something stupid to chase people away. This is why I don’t even try to make friends anymore. But then again I feel like Im holding myself back from more good friends.
@toughBeing6461
You have explained it well and yes I have had that where i did not engage and people may have felt I was snobby or such. There is no person that has not said something that may be taken in a different way then intended. Yes i found out i was missing out on friends and being included ... so i forced myself to engage ... it is something i make myself do to overcome anxiety.
Those out there who seem to have none might have more then you imagine they just force themselves to participate in groups / with new people etc. Many will understand your anxiety and help you find ways to work around it as they have.
