I feel like the most annoying person ever
I have had social anxiety like literally my entire life, and it has gotten better, my job has really helped me. But with my friends, I leave every encounter feeling like I annoyed them and they’re just friends with me out of sympathy. I feel like I talk too much and they would much rather be talking to their other friends. I feel like they want me to stop being friends with me and just don’t like me, despite them saying that I’m not annoying, I don’t believe them. Help
I feel the same way too🥺 but I'm learning.
What you’re feeling is valid and I’m sure that you are feeling very overwhelmed. Im happy that you’re job helps with your social anxiety. I also worry about my friends thinking I’m annoying, but I tell/ask myself a few things to help ease my worries. 1) If they want to talk to other friends and they don’t like me, then why are they spending time listening to hanging out with me? Chances are that they are dedicating time to you because they do like you. 2) Even if they do think that, what’s the worst that could happen? If you lose them as a friend because they think that, then they aren’t a friend that you need anyways. It sounds like you also might be struggling with accepting that you truly are a cool cat!
