I hate waiting for replies.
I dont want to compliment them and have them think Im weird.
I dont want to invite them over and get turned down.
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So I stay quiet instead.
I let them think I dont care at all instead of letting them see I care too much.
Anxiety convinces me not to text anyone, because I dont want to bother them.
I dont want them to feel obligated to answer me.
If they havent been reaching out to me, then they must not want anything to do with me.
Anxiety makes me feel like I dont fit into any group.
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Like everyone else would be happier without me around.
Thats why I never feel guilty about canceling plans at the last second.
I feel like Im doing them a favor.
Like theyre secretly relieved were not going to hang out.
It convinces me that Im safer inside of my room.
Instead of having some fun talking to the person I like, it only causes me more stress.
I hate waiting for replies.
Anxiety makes me nervous to do something as simple as add someone on social media.
It makes me afraid to join in because I dont want to ruin the fun.
Anxiety stops me from talking to strangers online and at the supermarket.
What if I say something wrong?
What if theyre rude to me?
Or even worse, what if that stranger is a serial killer who is going to hurt me?
Anxiety makes me overthink everything and undervalue myself.
Anxiety makes me feel like I have no friends because it stops me from interacting with others.
Anxiety makes me feel like Im all alone, even though I know thats not the truth.
