I’ve been hanging with my friends and lately, things have just felt off. Whenever I say something, whether it’s serious or meant to be light-hearted, there’s always a long and strong silence. Or sometimes people give off the impression they aren’t really interested in what I’m talking about. It makes me feel really stupid and makes it feel like what I’m saying is like ridiculous. It’s getting to the point where I’m becoming insecure in interactions with even my closest friends. I’ve noticed I keep feeling the need to justify everything I say or people just write me off now. I keep getting silences and it makes me not want to talk and engage with people anymore. I like to laugh and talk to people, but I think I might have to change my personality and become more reserved.