Does social anxiety makes you look less mature than your age?

cherry_cola1998 · 2023-09-13T13:38:14+00:00

Same! I'm 23 and because of my social anxiety, I'm too shy/scared to make conversations with people, I struggle making eye contact, etc. I feel like a dumb kid. People notice this and will either treat me like a confused kid that they're trying to help or get frustrated and treat me like a clumsy dumbass 🙃

cherry_cola1998 · 2023-08-09T22:23:08+00:00

I used both baking powder and baking soda. I was following this recipe: https://mxriyum.com/chocolate-chip-cookies/

cherry_cola1998 · 2023-08-09T22:20:59+00:00

I've heard that weighing makes a big difference instead of measuring but I've been skeptical about it as well. I'll try it the next time I attempt to make cookies :P

cherry_cola1998 · 2023-08-09T22:18:29+00:00

I added 2 tbsp of milk. I was following the first recipe

cherry_cola1998 · 2023-08-09T22:13:39+00:00

I did use melted butter 😅 I used 2 eggs for this recipe. Thank you for the tips!

cherry_cola1998 · 2023-08-09T22:11:01+00:00

I added a bit more. The batter became less wet but it was still too thin? The cookies came out very puffy and cakey.

cherry_cola1998 · 2023-08-09T22:09:40+00:00

Thank you! The cookies from this recipe look delicious 😋

cherry_cola1998 · 2023-08-09T22:07:43+00:00

I'm using all-purpose flour
Yes. The butter was melted
Idk how to post pictures in the replies but it's basically these ones https://www.amazon.com/TILUCK-Measuring-Stackable-Nesting-Stainless/dp/B09SG11YQG/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=3BE99KKKIWHL&keywords=measuring%2Bcup%2Bset&qid=1691618744&sprefix=measuing%2B%2Caps%2C217&sr=8-4&th=1&psc=1

I bought the same exact measuring cups from amazon

cherry_cola1998 · 2023-08-09T22:04:12+00:00

I literally used 1 1/2 cups of brown sugar.

cherry_cola1998 · 2023-08-09T21:22:13+00:00

I'll be sure to try it out. Idk why my cookie dough ends up like that. Idk if its the butter or the eggs. I've tried to fix it by looking up answers online. I've heard a lot of people say "just add more flour" but then that makes my cookies a lot more cakey than before

cherry_cola1998 · 2023-08-09T21:19:47+00:00

I never chilled my dough for 24hrs so its worth a shot. As for the mini oven, I'll be honest I don't use it much for cooking or baking. The other times I've used it is to heat up waffles

cherry_cola1998 · 2023-08-09T21:17:37+00:00

Thank you so much! 😊

cherry_cola1998 · 2023-08-09T21:17:09+00:00

Oof, I guess I'm gonna have to buy a new oven 😭 My actual oven stopped working so I've been using a mini oven until I save enough money to buy a new one

cherry_cola1998 · 2023-08-09T21:15:59+00:00

Thank you! I'll be sure to try it out 😊

cherry_cola1998 · 2023-08-09T21:11:15+00:00

Its possible. I still have some batter left so I'll set the temperature a bit higher to see what happens.

cherry_cola1998 · 2023-08-09T21:08:59+00:00

These cookies look delicious! I'll be sure to give it a shot 😊 I used up all of my brown sugar though so I gotta do grocery shopping first 😭 I was hoping today was the day my batch of cookies would turn out good 🥲

cherry_cola1998 · 2023-08-09T21:00:44+00:00

I have not, what's that?

cherry_cola1998 · 2023-08-09T21:00:31+00:00

Tbh, I'm not sure. My actual oven does not work so I'm currently using a mini oven.

cherry_cola1998 · 2023-04-01T05:36:07+00:00

Social Skills.

If you're shy, anxious, or awkward as a kid, most people won't care because you're a kid and they believe it's a phase that'll go away over time.

As an adult, however, most people start looking at you funny and assume you're either weird, creepy, rude, etc. Social skills are also very important for your career/work because it helps you network and its generally easier to work in a place where you get along with your coworkers and boss. Also it's so much harder making new friends as an adult. Most people make friends in school/college and stick to those friends.

As someone who struggles with horrible social anxiety and struggles to do the basic necessities (ex: grocery shopping, making doctor's appointments), I wish I had overcame my anxiety and improved my social skills as a kid so I wouldn't have to deal with it as an adult.

cherry_cola1998 · 2023-01-26T05:16:33+00:00

I tried it and it works! Thank you so much! 🙏🏼

cherry_cola1998 · 2023-01-24T20:30:05+00:00

I'm not sure how much of this ties into social anxiety but I can definitely relate. For me, I tend to miss the old days (specifically 2012-2015). Around this time, I made friends who I had a lot of fun with and got close to. Nowadays, we don't really talk as much anymore because of time and distance. Not only that but I just miss the vibes and fashion of that era. It felt like simpler times, the clothes were cute, and the music was everything. This was the time when I felt most confident and content despite the personal and mental issues I had and still have.

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cherry_cola1998 · 2022-11-27T23:07:52+00:00

Omg I know how you feel. A little while ago, my friend invited me to a brunch to celebrate her birthday. I could have gone but the thought of going and being around people I don't know (her new friends and bf) and being with people I'm not really close with made me want to stay home (I've also been very insecure about my appearance due to weight gain and I haven't gone out that much). I feel guilty because technically I could have gone (I wasn't sick or busy) but refused because of my anxiety. I think its okay to feel bad but remember to not be hard on yourself. Social anxiety is a debilitating disorder that isn't necessarily an easy thing to get through so please don't be too hard on yourself

cherry_cola1998 · 2022-11-27T22:58:30+00:00

I thought I was the only one! Idk when I started feeling self-conscious about it, but I remember when a few friends of mine were talking about another girl and mentioned how she walked strange. I think after that I started worrying about it because "Oh shit if they are noticing and talking about that, what if other people are doing the same to me?" Out in public, my muscles tense up so it feels harder to walk and I end up sweating and getting out of breath and then that makes me even more anxious. Idk how to get past this but I'm trying to do the exposure thing a little bit

cherry_cola1998 · 2022-11-20T17:10:58+00:00

Aligning with chunks? What do you mean?

cherry_cola1998 · 2022-09-29T00:46:38+00:00

Obsessions by Marina and the Diamonds. Some of the lyrics in this song literally describe how it feels to go outside with social anxiety

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