I have a lot of difficulty getting myself to think in social situations. Idk why. I have ADHD, social anxiety, and depression, and am currently on meds for the latter two. The medication has helped me avoid feeling like absolute shit, and the stupidest person to ever exist after doing some stupid shit, but I still feel like it’s a problem. I’ll give one example. A few years ago my friends and I got together to exchange christmas gifts. My friend gives me his gift and maybe 10 minutes later we’re talking about what gifts we like to receive and for some fucking reason what comes out of my mouth is, “like what kinda gift would you get me?” Everyone in the room was silent, and absolutely amazed at how dumb of a question that was, and one of my friends even says “…dude you’re retarded.” Needless to say I was beyond embarrassed and mostly disappointed with myself.
I keep telling myself I just need to take ONE second to stop before I open my mouth, but for some reason in the heat of the moment I just can’t fucking do it. The worst thing is I’m not even a talkative person. I’m known to rarely speak around people, and so what little I do say tends to be what people judge me on as a person, which sucks when I say something mind bogglingly stupid.
Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
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Unfortunately, you don’t. You just have to sit with that shit dude. You have to feel it then let it go, don’t attach yourself to any emotion ever. I know, it’s easier said than done but you caaan condition yourself to do so. Takes some years. Don’t ever stop saying stuff, though. You’re OK.