I just want to talk to people without cringing inside

[moonmom801]

Why did this even happen to me? Was it school bullying? Maybe being a weird kid? Having odd sensitivities and an awareness of my own poor social abilities? It just ***** not to have close friends besides my kids...and cat :(

[moonmom801]

Thanks, I'll do that. It just feels weird. Mostly I am quite isolated due to a disability. But I have a friend or 2 to work with.

[Paxiled]

Start by getting into the fray uncomfortably.

[moonmom801]

I do, I totally do. Volunteering sounds great but I am a little injured. I guess I never thought of my shyness as social anxiety. I tend to be very accessible but it is mostly overcompensation and leaves me worn out. I was totally brain storming on how to get in the fray comfortably.

[Pantx]

Do you get out much? Maybe have social anxiety?  I am not very social. What do you enjoy doing? May need to find a club or local community volunteer project to get involved in to help you get out of yourself :)