Ever since I left school last year I’ve been feeling like I don’t know how to socialise. I used to be so good at socialising with people that I’d just never shut up around anyone and I was so confident about it. Now I feel like I just don’t know how to start a conversation because I just don’t get many thoughts or questions going through my head when I need them. I seem to shy away from certain social situations in fear that I won’t know how to continue the conversation or come across as odd. I also feel like it’s making me lose friendships because I just don’t have much to say. I don’t know if I’m just over thinking it way too much in the moment that it keeps me silent or if I’ve genuinely lost my social skills. What should I do?
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Losing your popularity aint losing your social skills
Well think about what you used to do In your free time.
Did you used to hang out with people more?
Do you sit inside and enjoy screentime more than you used to?
>I left school last year
Here it is my friend. That’s the reason. Welcome in the real world.
Find your core needs and people who align with them. You will find your social skills back
I get you. I used to be like this until I realized that I hadn’t lost the ability to socialise, but rather, I was overthinking the situation.
Try this next time you are around people. Listen to music that puts you in a happy mood. Pretend that you are happy and confident and that you are here for a good time. Once you are comfortable, others will be comfortable too.