Unamused and Tired

[LivingOxymoron]

I recently started a job, coworkers are being very friendly and nice but I'm terribly unamused with them and work. They invited me to go drinking but I declined. Talking and drinking is so unappealing to me, I'm more satisfied with doing activity. I feel trapped in a num daze when talking and interacting with others. I find it very difficult to relate to others, as if I'm a robot. I crave to be around people with similar interests but find it difficult because of others work schedules or distance. I've started talking to puppets and stuffed animals, with different voices. I don't think it's healthy but find it oddly satisfying.

[kenster1]

hi I wouldn't worry about going out for a drink if its not you its not you.having anxiety makes it hard to mingle in groups but if your happy with other things in life that's great.

[LivingOxymoron in reply to kenster1]

I am happy with other things in life but still wish to connect with others with similar interests so I don't feel so lonely

[Lazy_dog_lover]

Can you go for a short while just to build a connection?

Write some children's stories and read them in puppet voices and record them. Make a YouTube Channel that reads books to kids using puppets.

[LivingOxymoron in reply to Lazy_dog_lover]

thats creative, I'll think about it

[Lazy_dog_lover in reply to LivingOxymoron]

Start by reading already written books. It's Women's History month and Nutrition Awareness month in the US. Find some already written children's books and test them out.