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Social Awkwardness? Blame It on Your Parents' Social Patterns​

Ever feel like you're just not good at socializing? Especially if you grew up in a family where social anxiety was the norm? You're not alone. Many kids from such backgrounds want to join in but don't know what to say. Or worse, they overanalyze every glance or comment from others. Turns out, your social skills—or lack thereof—might be influenced by how your parents interacted with the world. If they were socially anxious or reserved, chances are you picked up on those cues. It's not your fault; it's just how you learned to navigate social situations. Remember, it's never too late to improve your social skills. Start small, be kind to yourself, and don't hesitate to reach out for support if needed. #SocialSkills #SocialAnxiety #ParentalInfluence #GrowingUp #SelfImprovement

Social Awkwardness? Blame It on Your Parents' Social Patterns​
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I Tried to Be Less Annoying—Now I’m Just Tired

It’s embarrassing how much of my life has been spent replaying conversations in my head, wondering if I came off as too much. I know I talk too loud, interrupt, try to fix things that aren’t mine to fix. I know because people have told me—sometimes with a laugh, sometimes with that look that makes you want to shrink into your own skin. So I started keeping a list. Every time someone flinched, every time I saw eyes dart away or a friend stopped texting back, I wrote it down. It was supposed to help. Instead, it just made me more aware of every word I said, every gesture, every time I took up too much space in a room that already felt too small for me. I tried apologizing. I tried smiling more, talking less, folding myself up so I wouldn’t spill over into someone else’s comfort. But all it did was make me quieter, lonelier, and more exhausted. I thought if I could just fix myself, people would stop pulling away. But now I’m not sure who I’m supposed to be—just that whoever I am, it’s still not enough. #SocialAnxiety #PeoplePleasing #SelfDoubt #Education

I Tried to Be Less Annoying—Now I’m Just Tired
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I Never Learned How to Talk to Anyone

I used to think making friends was just a skill I could pick up, like memorizing formulas or writing essays. There were guides, tips, even research—just follow the steps and you’ll be the person everyone wants to sit next to at dinner. But every time I tried, it felt like there was a glass wall between me and everyone else. I practiced the questions, the compliments, the nodding and smiling. I remembered names. I tried to be interested in what people loved. But it never felt natural. Every conversation was a performance, and I was always waiting for the moment I’d forget my lines. No one tells you how lonely it is to do everything right and still feel invisible. I watched people slip into easy laughter, inside jokes, group chats I was never in. I kept thinking, if I just tried harder, if I just said the right thing, I’d finally belong. But the harder I tried, the more I felt like I was on the outside looking in. Now, I wonder if some people just don’t get the script. Or maybe I spent so long studying how to connect that I forgot what it feels like to actually be seen. #Education #SocialAnxiety # #CampusIsolation

I Never Learned How to Talk to Anyone
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I Learned to Smile Through Gritted Teeth

It’s weird how you remember the exact moment someone made you feel small. For me, it was a group project sophomore year. I’d pulled another all-nighter, running on vending machine coffee and the hope that maybe this time, I’d finally get it right. We’re sitting around the table, and I offer an idea—nothing groundbreaking, just something to keep us moving. One guy doesn’t even look up from his phone. He just laughs and says, “That’s… not helpful.” The others go quiet. My face burns. I want to disappear. I tell myself to brush it off, but it sticks. Every time I try to speak up after that, I hear his voice. I start second-guessing everything. I stop raising my hand in class. I start apologizing before I talk, just in case I’m annoying someone. People say you should be assertive, set boundaries, but no one tells you how hard it is to do that when you’re already running on empty. When you’re so tired of being the easy target that you just let it happen. I wish I could say I stood up for myself. I didn’t. I just learned to smile through gritted teeth and count the days until it was over. #Education #CampusConfessions #SocialAnxiety

I Learned to Smile Through Gritted Teeth
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19 and Socially Anxious: My Struggle to Find a Chill Job 😩

Hey everyone, I’m 19 and honestly, social situations make me super anxious. I’ve been searching for a job that doesn’t require much interaction, but it feels impossible. Most places want you to be outgoing or work in teams, and that just stresses me out even more. 😓 I’ve tried applying for night stocking at grocery stores and even considered cleaning jobs, but I keep running into roles that still require some level of customer service. I just want something low-key where I can work quietly and not have to talk to people all day. Has anyone else been in my shoes? What jobs have worked for you? I’m really hoping someone out there has some advice or ideas because I’m feeling pretty lost right now. Any help would mean a lot! 🙏 #JobCareer #JobSearch #SocialAnxiety

19 and Socially Anxious: My Struggle to Find a Chill Job 😩
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