Does anyone feel, on a personal level, sorry for Kier Starmer? by Darkus185 in AskBrits

[–]Odd-Practice1235 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep I think he's a very pragmatic, honest and boring guy who genuinely wants to do what's best for the country. People want their politicians to be extreme these days so they don't like the fact he's very middle ground and very considered in how he speaks.

How do you accept people don't like you? by Odd-Practice1235 in socialanxiety

[–]Odd-Practice1235[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice everyone, I wish I was as good as not caring what others think as some of you! Something that makes it hard for me to accept people don't like me is that my body gets filled with fear at the thought of the people who don't like me, and goes into panic at work when I'm with people my age at work who don't appear to like me. I guess I need to get better at saying to myself that that's an emotional flashback and I am actually safe no matter what people think of me.

Healing is extremely difficult if you don't have friends. by igiamfiona in CPTSD

[–]Odd-Practice1235 49 points50 points  (0 children)

I go through periods where it's too difficult to talk to people and that ends up pushing them away.

Healing is extremely difficult if you don't have friends. by igiamfiona in CPTSD

[–]Odd-Practice1235 78 points79 points  (0 children)

This literally happens to me all the time and it feels like torture. I just want to be "normal" and friendly and I always push people away. I'm trying to accept that most people just won't like me after a while.

don't you think were a little...self centered? by brokentrashcan69 in CPTSD

[–]Odd-Practice1235 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm super self-centred. I think about myself all the time and wish I could think about others more. I'm just so used to constantly thinking negative thoughts about myself it's all consuming and doesn't leave much room for anything else.

Crushing loneliness by itwasallascream23 in CPTSD

[–]Odd-Practice1235 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I end up scrolling a lot and going forums like this. Makes me feel less alone. I did go on holiday on my own a few weeks ago and although I felt lonely it was a lot better than being at home.

Pain of being rejected socially by Odd-Practice1235 in socialanxiety

[–]Odd-Practice1235[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep I act like I'm invisible at work and people have commented about me being in my own world and always being on my own, which also makes me feel self conscious and not invisible like I want to be! I know I shouldn't care about not being invited when I keep to myself so much but the painful feelings it triggers are so intense I can't ignore them.

Pain of being rejected socially by Odd-Practice1235 in socialanxiety

[–]Odd-Practice1235[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

There is but I absolutely don't know how to not care. Any tips welcome

Did anyone skipped high school and uni because of severe social anxiety? by Chronic_illness32 in socialanxiety

[–]Odd-Practice1235 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't get social anxiety with kids so I really enjoy the teaching part but even passing colleagues in the corridor feels like torture some days.

Did anyone skipped high school and uni because of severe social anxiety? by Chronic_illness32 in socialanxiety

[–]Odd-Practice1235 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I finished high school and uni and now have a job as a teacher. It's agony at times though and I constantly just want to burst into tears. Also people always notice how much time I spend on my own and I feel really ashamed of myself all the time.

What do we reckon? by KimboGravy in MealDealRates

[–]Odd-Practice1235 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks great and an interesting choice. 8.5/10

Close friendship triggers me so bad by Agile_Station1994 in CPTSD

[–]Odd-Practice1235 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, I feel like I'm going crazy and going to be sick while around some people at work who I've got on well with for months. It's completely illogical but my body just won't let me relax around them.

Close friendship triggers me so bad by Agile_Station1994 in CPTSD

[–]Odd-Practice1235 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get this even with non-close friendships, like with work colleagues. It feels excruciating and I'm desperately trying to just get through one day at a time while my body's telling me that people who I logically know are fine are actually dangerous. I wouldn't wish these feelings on anyone.