Trouble Making Eye Contact - Social Anxiety?

Does anyone else notice they have trouble making eye contact with people? I’ve realized recently that I have trouble focusing on what I’m trying to say or I start to feel more anxious around someone when I look in their eyes. I just tend to look to the side or at the ground or ceiling. Not really sure why this has been happening and wondered if anyone knew why that could be?

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lunapetunia

2y ago

these are both telltale signs of autism & adhd!

weirdestpotato

2y ago

I've noticed that when I'm having serious talks or even talking to my therapist I've recently noticed, I do avoid looking at her to try and keep my thoughts focused. And I think for me personally, my parents always yelled at me and when it was an argument or serious talk, I always got shut down and any answer I gave was talking back. I think that has filtered through into any serious talk I have now with anyone, to where maybe subconsciously I'm healing like I'm being braided essentially. I have not looked into any fixes on this, but it's probably something I should bring up to my therapist. I'm sorry I can't offer any advice, but I understand what you're going through and I'm here for you

weirdestpotato

2y ago

Feeling, not healing. Silly auto correct

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