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Social Awkwardness? Blame It on Your Parents' Social Patterns​

Ever feel like you're just not good at socializing? Especially if you grew up in a family where social anxiety was the norm? You're not alone. Many kids from such backgrounds want to join in but don't know what to say. Or worse, they overanalyze every glance or comment from others. Turns out, your social skills—or lack thereof—might be influenced by how your parents interacted with the world. If they were socially anxious or reserved, chances are you picked up on those cues. It's not your fault; it's just how you learned to navigate social situations. Remember, it's never too late to improve your social skills. Start small, be kind to yourself, and don't hesitate to reach out for support if needed. #SocialSkills #SocialAnxiety #ParentalInfluence #GrowingUp #SelfImprovement

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I Learned to Smile Through Gritted Teeth

It’s weird how you remember the exact moment someone made you feel small. For me, it was a group project sophomore year. I’d pulled another all-nighter, running on vending machine coffee and the hope that maybe this time, I’d finally get it right. We’re sitting around the table, and I offer an idea—nothing groundbreaking, just something to keep us moving. One guy doesn’t even look up from his phone. He just laughs and says, “That’s… not helpful.” The others go quiet. My face burns. I want to disappear. I tell myself to brush it off, but it sticks. Every time I try to speak up after that, I hear his voice. I start second-guessing everything. I stop raising my hand in class. I start apologizing before I talk, just in case I’m annoying someone. People say you should be assertive, set boundaries, but no one tells you how hard it is to do that when you’re already running on empty. When you’re so tired of being the easy target that you just let it happen. I wish I could say I stood up for myself. I didn’t. I just learned to smile through gritted teeth and count the days until it was over. #Education #CampusConfessions #SocialAnxiety

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I Forgot How to Talk to People

I don’t remember when I started dreading phone calls. Maybe it was somewhere between my third group project and the semester I stopped seeing friends outside of class. Texting was easier. Safer. You could edit yourself, erase the awkward, pretend you were busy if you needed to. Calls felt like exposure. Every time my phone rang, my chest tightened. What if I said the wrong thing? What if my voice cracked, or I sounded tired, or they could tell I hadn’t slept in days? Professors always said, "Just call if you have questions." But I never did. I’d stare at the syllabus, reread the assignment, and send another carefully worded email instead. I told myself it was about convenience, but the truth is I was afraid. Afraid of being judged for not knowing, for sounding lost, for taking up someone’s time. Even with friends, I’d text. "Hey, you free?" "Can I call?" I needed permission for something that used to be so simple. Now, every conversation feels like a test. Every silence is a failing grade. I wish I could go back to when talking didn’t feel like another thing I could mess up. But I can’t. So I text. And hope they understand what I can’t say out loud. #AcademicBurnout #SocialAnxiety #CollegeReality #Education

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19 and Socially Anxious: My Struggle to Find a Chill Job 😩

Hey everyone, I’m 19 and honestly, social situations make me super anxious. I’ve been searching for a job that doesn’t require much interaction, but it feels impossible. Most places want you to be outgoing or work in teams, and that just stresses me out even more. 😓 I’ve tried applying for night stocking at grocery stores and even considered cleaning jobs, but I keep running into roles that still require some level of customer service. I just want something low-key where I can work quietly and not have to talk to people all day. Has anyone else been in my shoes? What jobs have worked for you? I’m really hoping someone out there has some advice or ideas because I’m feeling pretty lost right now. Any help would mean a lot! 🙏 #JobCareer #JobSearch #SocialAnxiety

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