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Feeling Isolated and Struggling to Connect

kale_chip

613d

hey my name is Kaley I'm new here. I just want some advice on an issue I've been having for a while. I feel like I've been isolating myself for the past couple of years, I can't seem to form a real connection with anyone leaving me with no friends, just acquaintances. I have family but that connection feels pretty weak, I don't go out of my way to talk to people either. I work in a lab so I don't have to talk to customers everyday but my coworkers would try to start a conversation with me and I just blank out, I have no idea how to respond or what to say and I prefer to keep to myself a lot. does anyone have any idea why I do this or how to fix it. I've been trying to figure it out for a while but I just can't seem to

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    • Cowboy_frog

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      Maybe reaching out to an acquaintance to see a movie? That way you won’t be pressured to say much. It can be really difficult so take baby steps. And every lil effort counts. Progress isn’t linear you will have good and bad days but in the end youre moving forward. Or Maybe u can find some event or group etc related to a interest of yours so you know what to talk about. If you ever get nervous, you can mention anxiety and they should understand (if they are a good person). In my experience sometimes we can get caught up in our heads and ppl don’t care as much as we think. But also there are genuine jerks so pay attention to who seems safe. Try to aim for progress rather then complete transformation to become more social. I wish you the best of luck <3

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    • Cowboy_frog

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      Maybe reaching out to an acquaintance to see a movie? That way you won’t be pressured to say much. It can be really difficult so take baby steps. And every lil effort counts. Progress isn’t linear you will have good and bad days but in the end youre moving forward. Or Maybe u can find some event or group etc related to a interest of yours so you know what to talk about. If you ever get nervous, you can mention anxiety and they should understand (if they are a good person). In my experience sometimes we can get caught up in our heads and ppl don’t care as much as we think. But also there are genuine jerks so pay attention to who seems safe. Try to aim for progress rather then complete transformation to become more social. I wish you the best of luck <3

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      • kale_chip

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        @Cowboy_frog that's some really good advice thank you!! I do seem to get caught up in my head too much worrying if the other person is thinking I'm too quite or just outright boring. It's a relief to hear that not everyone thinks that, thank you again

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        • Cowboy_frog

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          @kale_chip anytime!

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      • Dcor8

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        @Cowboy_frog good plan ! I made myself join some group events like coffee group and drinks with girls a no drink person but coke I guess

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    • Skipeople

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      Hi, welcome. I'm wondering if you have any social anxiety? Or if you are very introverted. I myself isolate a lot, even though I have found that I am more depressed and anxious when I am alone for too long. I have found it is easier as I practice socializing more and I truly only have one very close friend with two other friends I do random stuff with sometimes. I used to rely more heavily on online interactions growing up. I have always struggled socially since I was young. Is it the same for you?

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      • kale_chip

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        @Skipeople thank you for replying! I'm definitely an introvert it's just I've been more of an introvert than I used to these past couple of years and social anxiety sounds about right. I think I'll try to start going out more to get back into the world. I hope everything is going good with you and you're making good progress, thank you again for the advice :)

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      • Dcor8

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        @Skipeople I am trying two outside outlets to join coffee women group and a drink not dinner group cola for me non drinking but wanted outside outlets to meet new people

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        • Skipeople

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          @Dcor8 That's great! I've tried different groups in the past and they went well. Best of luck with that adventure!

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