postr/StutterJuly 28, 2022

Scared to make friends

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Scared to make friends (18m) I'm entering my second year of community college, and I want to make some friends. I've somehow convinced myself I'm not worthy of having good friends, but ik this isn't true. The issue is, I have had the opportunity to make friends but everytime I meet someone, it's like my brain goes blank. I get too anxious to speak or pursue anything. I'm ready to let go of that anxiety, but I'm not sure how to. I feel like I've completely forgot how to make friends and interact w people bc of my social anxiety and fears Abt my stutter. I think I'm scared that people will think I'm stupid or annoying. So ig I'm j looking for some advice on how to let go of those false beliefs about myself. Thank u in advance if anyone responds and feel free to ask questions.

Themes

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance

Subthemes

Anxiety & Social JudgmentAvoidance & Substitution

Codes (2)

emotional_statesocial_pressure