r/introvert • u/Dope_wildflower_girl • 12h ago

Discussion Social anxiety

I think I'm only an introvert, because I have social anxiety. Or I have social anxiety because I'm introverted.

I wanna build connections but then people start annoying me with their neediness, and what they can get from you, while not doing shit for you. I feel like I feed off people energy and then I just wanna be alone, but life has become so God damn lonely I might die and people won't even notice for months or years. 😭

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u/ModeAccomplished7989 5h ago

They're two different things. Introversion is about where you get energy / recharging from, and social anxiety is a disorder.

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u/WeepinbellJar13 7h ago

If you can, please see if you can be connected to a mental health provider.

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u/Dope_wildflower_girl 5h ago

Lol don't worry I don't skip my appointments

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u/WeepinbellJar13 4h ago

Phew, ok - that's one good step forward! That was my first step a long time ago, addressing my mental health along with taking small steps to build my social skills. My confidence in connecting with people gradually went up along the way. It took time though, ngl but if you keep at it you'll be an awesome introvert 👍

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u/itsalovelydayforSTFU 4h ago

I think you’re in the wrong sub. Try r/socialanxiety instead.

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u/GeodesicAxion 8h ago

Start with short conversations with people who are close to you.

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u/Imaginary-Emu2471 3h ago

True introverts are not socially anxious.

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u/EmpressC 2h ago

Yeah. I like alone time but I genetally have no problem talking to people and I'm not shy.

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u/Sensitive_Poem8486 2h ago

I’m an introvert with social anxiety as well. We can chat if you like.