As a shy and introverted person with social anxiety who wants to make more friends, what the hell do I do? I have no idea how or where to start? Multiple people have suggested I go to parties, clubs, etc which I’m open to trying but what do I actually do once I’m there? I’m way too anxious and awkward to know what to do in big social situations
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Goto Club and say Hi, start from there. Easier to say Hi in a club than outside.
Volunteer work, join activity’s. Talk to someone at the bar, just go out. Watch some videos about body language.
Once ur there grab a few drinks loosen up and strike a few conversations with random people.
Man even just talking to a guy outside where they smoke will help, be like “could I get smoke off you” start talking to them.
I met a lot of friends on the street too like literally just walk up an start a conversation about anything really.
Granted tho I was drunk and was in the extrovert mode.
Introvert friendships are hard to come by. It’s actually sad.
Here’s my few cents. Think about an activity you like, and think about how that makes you feel. If that activity makes you feel good and it attracts your focus, I say try to see if you can do it with others. When doing said activity with others, you don’t need to aim to socialize immediately. You just need to reach the step of doing it around other people. Eventually you may get so focused in the activity, that when people start talking to you, you will be responding and will feel more comfortable. You may even find yourself asking questions to learn more about the activity. That’s my experience with playing soccer. It is a passion that has helped me break out of my shell