So yesterday after work, I got invited to a restaurant with some coworkers for dinner.
Ensue panic mode.
It’s been soooo long since I’ve hung out with anybody besides my mom that I just don’t know what to do or how to be these days.
I declined politely, but told them that we all needed to do something together soon.
Social anxiety is a big thing for me post-diagnosis. My confidence levels aren’t what they used to be, and as you guys know, once you’ve been through the ringer that is psychosis, it can be hard to just chill and relate to normies.
What do y’all think? Do you have issues hanging out with other people?
I have a hard time talking for any length of time with NTs. My coping trick is to try to look for something ND about them and encourage that side. Most people who appear NT are secretly depressed, or socially anxious, or have hyperfixations, or something.
I only struggle socially with certain people I’m fine with most everyone else you just have to remember people are more concerned with themselves they aren’t focusing too much on you
Nah we’re all different. But I believe the concept of a “neurotypical” brain is an impossible standard. ND traits occur in pretty much everyone on the planet. Different ones in different people, but like, I have never met anyone who I could confidently still call NT after getting to know them better.
No, people don’t bite lol Honestly I am more comfortable with my current friends, we hanged out for 2hrs 2days ago, we chatted and went to Starbucks. I feel much better when I am with my friends than isolating myself at home for a long time. But I understand how you feel, when I did oral presentations in university I used to stress and sweat which made me repeat myself sometimes.