Social Anxiety and Trying to Make Friends is Hard

[Pinkmilkandoreos]

Hey! I am posting cuz i have social anxiety and so id like to make other little friends but have a hard time speaking up in the chatroom to make myself open to chats... If this isnt the right place to post this please let me know

[Guest AshleyAnimated]

Hello! I have the same problem, haha~ I'm new here, but the chatroom doesn't seem to always have 10+ people like tonight. You can always wait until there aren't quite so many people, and you could also keep it on for a bit and jump in if something you like gets brought up. 

[Pinkmilkandoreos]

Hello! I have the same problem, haha~ I'm new here, but the chatroom doesn't seem to always have 10+ people like tonight. You can always wait until there aren't quite so many people, and you could also keep it on for a bit and jump in if something you like gets brought up.

Yea thats true i might look for a time when there are less people. My other issue is it looks like most people know eachother so i dont know who to talk to or anything.

[auban]

LittleAki also suffers from social anxiety. The game pokemon go has helped a lot with it...

[Guest AshleyAnimated]

Yeah, that's always my biggest problem when interacting with a new group >w< It's something you just kind of have to stick out, I find. It gets better the more you force yourself out there. As far as anxiety IRL though, I can attest to Pokemon Go, as auban said, haha~ 

[MilkyUsagi]

you can message privately to friends ewe

[Princess Luna]

I think because I've had counselings I understand on how to deal with talking to new people. Online I'm perfectly okay with talking with people but in real life I'm still pretty terrible but I am getting better. I think the best thing is to forget the 'What ifs' because when you think 'What if they think I'm annoying' or whatever then that will build to the point that you'll constantly stop yourself. When it comes down to it, you don't truly know what people are thinking, you're not a mind reading. I mean in this forum I've noticed everyone is welcoming, I mean sometimes people won't greet you when you enter but some do, however the people who don't answer doesn't mean they don't like you; it's probably because they were invested in a conversation with someone, and didn't see you say hello. If you don't know what to say then do what I do, the glitter emoji! or just a smiley face, and/or just do the basic thing of asking how everyone is, and see who answers. It's okay to be nervous, and someone will probably talk to you! I mean it's hard but I think the best to do is maybe makes steps so it'll be easier because I mean you're not going to be able to do right off the bat (though if you do, then well done.) I mean I didn't :3 

Edited September 25, 2016 by Princess Luna

[TreasureAngel]

I have anxiety too. I desperately wish to find new friends, but I struggle with that...if anyone would like to message me, I'd be happy to reply and get to know you! I do very well when I am talking online, but I really struggle when I am in person... I wanna find little friends like me, and hopefully someday be able to have little friends to spend time with in person too.

[Trash Queen]

Really just come in and start chatting. People will respond. Comment on what other people say.

 

I have moments of social anxiety, so I know how it goes. But the chat really isn't that bad once you make a few comments. It's nerve wracking, but most are friendly and will respond.

[MisterMomo]

Hi! Forum is a good place to let people know you.. you can comment on different threads...  

 

I think Chat room is a good place to talk and know people. Most of the people here are friendly or Caring. Maybe you can go and watch... and I guess youll be chatting with people in no time. ...

[HeCallsMePrincess]

I have some severe anxiety that makes it difficult to do many things in my daily life. But I have to say this forum and especially the chat room has become a place of peace and safety for me. Everyone here tries so hard to make people feel welcome and safe.

[Guest Zips]

Yea thats true i might look for a time when there are less people. My other issue is it looks like most people know eachother so i dont know who to talk to or anything.

The only way to become known by people in the chatroom is to speak up! I know it can be hard, but one friendly hello is all it takes to make a friend. If you're really worried, why not get one of your friends on the forums to come into the chat at the same time for moral support? Most people I know in the chat are quite friendly. Before you know it, you'll have lots of new friends, and this will all just seem like a distant memory.

[Lil' Miss Dolly]

^^^ I'm with Zips!! 

 

I spend like.. NO time in the chatroom ever but when i go in, I say hello and everyone is always super welcoming. Digital socialization is a pretty good first step!!! Feel free to add me  - I private chat with quite a few of the littles here tho i take a bit to answer sometimes because i have the Attention span of a stoned goldfish. 

 

This community is amazing! Warm, Comfy and Welcoming! 

 

Welcome to the Blanket Fort!! 

 

Dolly xoxo

[sunshinetwinkles]

I have social anxiety too! I did have it under control with routines and a solid circle of friends but I've just moved to another city so only really have my daddy atm which I'm complaining about but some friends would be a great addition for suresies! I will have to give the chat room a go! xo

[pwincessmaddie]

Hey I'm a little and I have the same darn struggles as you do! But I'm here for any littles to befriend! My instagram is babygirlmadisyn feel free to message me and become bffs!!