I feel so far away from even people I care about. I don’t have a way to connect with people
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They can be learned!
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I had good social skills as a kid. Do I just have to recover them?
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Same, my social skills are awful… I think it can be improved though. I’d say my job has helped some
I have zero Social Skills I dont know how to carry on a coversation or keep it interesting Im rather boring to be around I think but on occasion I do make people laugh with a witty sense of humor or I tend to po alot of people by being brutally honest it can go either way but never had any Social skills even before my diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder.
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My social skills suck too, I think this is the worst symptom of sz for me.
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My social skills have always been rather crap. After years of fruitlessly looking for a precise explanation as to what they are , and a non fiddly faddly guide to improving them, I gave up trying to do so. It wasn’t worth the frustration and stress it caused.
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My social skills are also pretty bad
I have nothing to say to others
I can no longer hold a conversation
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I never had them, got tired of always falling behind because of it, and made the effort to learn them.
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I’m sure u do.
What are some of your hobbies ?
I used to always think low of my social skills but I once had a case manager tell me that they were actually really good.
I suppose the key is to read the room. Like don’t tell your life story to someone you just met in the elevator. Learn a little bs small talk. Sports, weather, the building you live in etc.
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Social anxiety is a barrier i can’t make convo with strangers very well so avoid it. Its a vicious circle actually
Social skills are like any other skill. They get better when you practice consistently, and worse when you don’t. It sucks getting back into a skill after taking time off, because you remember how good you used to be and compare yourself to that. But if you can find a way to stick with it, you might be surprised at how kuch you can regain.
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I kind of relate.
I’m normally good with one on one settings…
But I’m awful if there’s multiple people…
I don’t know how to include everyone or balance it
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I’ve lost the ability to socialize. Except on xbox live though.
Came here to post something similar
Social skills are kinda like a language – either use it or lose it. They can be learned, and maintained, but it takes effort. Trying to branch out is tough, but feels good
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For me a lot of it is anxiety
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