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Dealing with Social Anxiety and Loneliness

undiagnosed_adhd

738d

I need advice. I have really bad social anxiety to the point where it's hard to talk to people online. I am very lonely and have no friends irl so I would like to join communities online and things but it's too difficult to talk to people directly. Even just posting on here is scary because I'm afraid I sound stupid or something. šŸ˜ƒ I'm terrified of what others opinions on me is and it's stupid but I can't help it. Is there a way to make these thoughts go away?

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    • kiwiz

      734d

      I relate a lot too, same reason iā€™m here and iā€™m scared to even comment!! but the best advice that has actually helped me is challenge your social anxiety in ways that arenā€™t overwhelming: take baby steps, because they really do add up. i wish the best for you!

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    • kiwiz

      734d

      I relate a lot too, same reason iā€™m here and iā€™m scared to even comment!! but the best advice that has actually helped me is challenge your social anxiety in ways that arenā€™t overwhelming: take baby steps, because they really do add up. i wish the best for you!

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    • LiamOLaubach

      736d

      I definitely feel that, youā€™re not alone in fearing feeling stupid posting something online. I havenā€™t found a way to make these thoughts go away, but it helps me to distract myself after iā€™ve posted something so I at least donā€™t ruminate about it.

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    • JackieSparrow

      738d

      I have no advice. I just heavily relate.

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    • Cursednoodles

      738d

      I feel the same way! I have a really hard time talking to people as well, recently I joined a big discord of a bunch of random people that just like talking and becoming friends, I could probably send you the link if youā€™d like

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      • Nalla

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        @Cursednoodles that would be cool, Iā€™d like to try it out

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    • Nalla

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      Yeah it was a bit of a relief when I saw your message- I thought I was weird because I could never bring myself to even post on social media because of my stupid brain

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    • Nalla

      738d

      Youā€™re definitely not stupid- I get anxious and paranoid when I post anything online or when I try to talk to someone online. I honestly havenā€™t found anything that has helped yet though šŸ™ƒ

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      • undiagnosed_adhd

        738d

        @Nalla I'm so sorry it's hard :(. But hey at least we know I we aren't the only one going through this. Thank you šŸ’–

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        • undiagnosed_adhd

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          @undiagnosed_adhd Only ones* ahh sorry

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    • undiagnosed_adhd

      738d

      Plus I have 0 confidence

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