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I worked on my ability to socialize for so long n it actually made a difference. It’s crazy imagining me vs when I first started using this app
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Anonymous 4w

what tips do u have? I freeze in social situations idek what to talk abt

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 4w

I started by talking to ppl at a job. They fs thought I was weird but gotta start somewhere. I’d force myself to say hi to ppl or try conversations. Over time, it got easier. It was a consistent and very exhausting process for the past two years. I went from having panic attacks after social interactions to confidently being able to hang out with people I barely know

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 4w

Biggest tip tho is to try to ignore that sense of dread you feel before trying to talk to someone. You might actively not want to speak but u just have to force yourself to. 9x out of 10, ppl won’t really care v much that ur weird or awkward

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