hello

[bi-ptsd]

I can hardly go out now, it is just getting difficult for me to meet people although I realize that there is a huge need for me to meet people and work in a team because I feel like meeting people would increase my social skills and help me improve my chances to learn new things,

I consider," doubt" myself to be an incompetent,skill-less person, I sometimes think I am mentally way below my actual age and people my age have accomplished so much in life,

every interaction that I force myself into ends up into the weirdest thing ever possible, I am also afraid of being known as a "weirdo" a "dumb guy",

I have anxiety, I get annoyed over little sounds.

this is my first post I don't know what would happen after I publish.

[fauxartist]

Welcome and glad you’re posting about some of your challenges. Many here have social anxiety or self worth issues which make social interaction hard sometimes. But we also have to realize that people will respond in kind unfortunately. If we project that we are uncomfortable, awkward, and nervous.....some people can be unkind. Maybe find groups of likeminded people to try your social skills on. Finding a group that has similar interests like photography, art, hiking, gardening, etc.....and that way you already have an 'ice breaker' in place, you already have something in common....and just take your time to get to know people at your own pace.

[hypercat54 in reply to fauxartist]

Very good advice faux. Another tip is to try and forget how you feel and concentrate on putting others at ease. Life isn't about meeting society's 'targets' but living your life to be true to yourself. x