highschool
So, the second semester just started, and honestly, I still feel really out of place. I don't have any friends, and it seems like everyone else is in their own groups already. Every day, I just feel anxious being around people, like everyone’s watching or judging me. I’ve tried talking to people, but it just feels awkward. I don’t know how to fit in. i just got this app to yap about it, thanks for reading.
Hey hey @crimsonBirch2980 welcome to the community and yay for joining us to yap because yappers make this place amazing as they encourage others to open up and share too.💛
It is indeed quite tough to feel out of place and anxious around others, especially during a time when it feels like everyone else has already formed their groups. The awkwardness amplifies around groups, yes?😅
It's superrr normal to struggle with fitting in, and finding your place.
Feeling judged or watched can amplify that anxiety, making it even harder to reach out. Valid to feel awkward with social interactions when it seems people may be judging you.
Thoughts on trying out small interactions? like saying hi to your classmates (I'd likely pick somebody who's smiling hehe or looks at least 10% more approachable than others) or starting a brief conversation about something you're studying?
Alsooo, I just posted a reply to this thread and then found yours, so sharing with you too, and hope it makes you feel more comforted as well- https://www.7cups.com/forum/friendship/Friendship_2546/NavigatingFriendshipandSolitudeAPersonalReflection_338649/ See? You ain't alone. I do hope you have a great rest of the semester.💛