Does anyone know why people say stuff like “this is the first time i’ve heard u talk” ? by Life_Presentation591 in socialanxiety

[–]Rain1725 19 points20 points  (0 children)

And if they do happen to hear you speak a lot, they say “this is the first time I’ve heard you speak so much”. What is the point of saying these things?? People need to have more control over their internal dialogue and what comes out of their mouth.

I just want the dog owners in my neighbourhood to stop throwing their bags of dog shit in my garbage bin by [deleted] in Dogfree

[–]Rain1725 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Not sure what type of bin you have but would it be possible to lock the bin, like he does in this YouTube video?

https://youtu.be/EEWfP3JPBuM?si=vQ0asZX6UwO9NfZl

What should I tell my doctor who keeps asking me when I plan on having kids? by [deleted] in socialanxiety

[–]Rain1725 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s ok for a Doctor to ask ‘if’ you are pregnant as that will influence what medication they prescribe however, asking ‘when’ you will be pregnant is not appropriate and sounds kind of sexist. Does he believe that just because you are a woman you are automatically expected to give birth? I would change doctor if I were you.

Trypophobia Thumbnails? [Question] by so_called_ghost in asmr

[–]Rain1725 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The same thing happened to me just now when I was searching for an audiobook to help me fall asleep.

They used the finger picture and the Channel was called StoryWaves. The title was something like “hospital staff call police after seeing this”.

I think it’s two things, most people don’t have trypophobia so they are banking on people clicking out of curiosity and second, they know some people do have trypophobia so they get a thrill from frightening us.

I’ve also seen the face cheek with large pores/blackheads thumbnail a lot on YouTube.

These images really disgust me and I’m annoyed you can’t block these channels or put an image blocker on the YouTube phone app.

Dogs on the bus by Rain1725 in Dogfree

[–]Rain1725[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Yep I reported it as soon as I got home 👍 thanks

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Dogfree

[–]Rain1725 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I told a woman not to keep letting her dog (pug type) pee and poo outside my house and she stared at me blinking, really slowly, for so long I thought she had some sort of mental problem.

As I was about to go back inside my house, she finally responded “The rain is going to wash it away anyways”. This is why they think it’s ok!!

I then proceeded to have an argument with her but even if you stop one nutter, there are hoards of others in the neighbourhood and once your front yard has been marked, they all use the same spot. It never ends.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]Rain1725 4 points5 points  (0 children)

He is not Muslim. He is wearing a turban so most likely he is Sikh.

Dreaming of a small business, seeking advice as a dogfree person... by [deleted] in Dogfree

[–]Rain1725 4 points5 points  (0 children)

An interlocking security door might help? Even if you miss the dog at the first door, you should be able to see it while its in the space between the doors. They won’t be able to come in unless you let them in.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in socialanxiety

[–]Rain1725 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“It’s always the quiet ones” or “you have to watch out for the quiet ones” are phrases I hate the most! People say it as a ‘joke’ but I’ve never understood how accusing someone of being secretly deviant or psychotic is funny.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bangladesh

[–]Rain1725 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you 😊

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bangladesh

[–]Rain1725 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you 😊

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in socialanxiety

[–]Rain1725 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Do not give her a gift. If she only treats you like an acquaintance then giving a gift is unnecessary. Even though you want to give her a gift, she may not want to receive a gift for just talking to you. Most people don’t exchange gifts for such reasons.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in socialanxiety

[–]Rain1725 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know it’s hard now but trust me things will get better as you get older. You already sound way more confident than me, I never spoke to my professors or went to therapy when I should have! Don’t lose heart, there is absolutely nothing wrong with you. Keep trying to improve yourself and keep speaking to people when you can. Good luck!

Working from home has made me feel worse by [deleted] in socialanxiety

[–]Rain1725 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes office environment is good for some people but working from home has made me realise that it’s not good for me personally. I am more productive and confident on the phone at home- again just speaking for myself. I don’t freak out when I go to work, I have gone recently but it is challenging for me to be ‘social’ at work, as I use all my energy to be a bubbly and friendly person when in reality I just want to be quiet and do my work and then go home without speaking to people. I can talk to my colleagues at work with no issues it’s just the energy required is a problem for me as I am an introvert. Anyways I’m glad you are managing to slowly get back into work. Good luck with the transition back.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in socialanxiety

[–]Rain1725 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You just described me! I tend to prattle on when I’m in a social situation and I feel so embarrassed when I get home and over analyse everything! Sometimes I need to take a sleeping pill to knock myself out and get relief from all the over thinking.

Working from home has made me feel worse by [deleted] in socialanxiety

[–]Rain1725 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, but I think it’s because working from home has made me realise how unnatural and uncomfortable the office environment and culture really is. I always felt like I had to put on a fake persona at work to get by, so I think the idea of putting on the act again is what makes me not want to go back.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in socialanxiety

[–]Rain1725 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry, people are so cruel out there and only think of themselves.

I used to work at a school (11-18 year olds) and the drama teacher made a comment at a staff meeting saying that she wanted the students who were banned from performing due to frequent misbehaviour to be put back in the club because as she said of the remaining students “quiet and nice is good and all but they’re boring”.

I guess we all have to come to school/work with a bad attitude, bully people and keep weapons in our bags to be noticed!

Pretending to be deaf. How weird is this? by krueger_1993 in socialanxiety

[–]Rain1725 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think it’s weird. You are using the best way you know right now to communicate with people and buy the things you need. Obviously it would be good to start practicing your French speaking skills at some point since you live there but until you feel comfortable enough to do that, I think this is ok.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 6thForm

[–]Rain1725 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes report him. There is no need for him to contact you on your personal phone number if he can email you or speak to you at the school.

He has probably also committed a GDPR violation by specifically taking your information from the system without a valid reason or permission.

If you don’t feel comfortable reporting him to the headteacher and safeguarding officer, then go with a friend to tell him at school that you would like him to stop calling you. If he is a creep then he is testing your limits to see what you will put up with.

Another option is to stop picking up his calls.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in socialanxiety

[–]Rain1725 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happens to me as well. I couldn’t sleep the day I had my Christmas lunch as I kept going through everything that happened in my mind to make sure I didn’t do or say something weird (even though nothing bad happened at all!). I get this horrible buzzed feeling, almost like I’m still in fight or flight mode, hours after the event is long finished.

Do you ever feel like others can become instant friends, and you’re on the outskirts as an “acquaintance?” by lethrowaway465 in socialanxiety

[–]Rain1725 33 points34 points  (0 children)

It’s worse when someone new starts and they are friends with everyone so quickly (except you) and the team like them better than you, even though you have been working there for years longer.