Social anxiety

It does suck when everyone around you seems more extroverted. I am betting though that there are some of them who only appear extroverted and actually would much rather be at home than at a party, etc. They just don't say it because "extroverted" is supposedly the thing to be. But it isn't. Introverts also do great things.

What do you like most about being an introvert? Where do you feel the most comfortable? You can actually start to build relationships from that point. Celebrate who you are and not who other people want you to be. @anonyHuman933

I have social anxiety too so it makes it hard for me to be in the middle of huge crowds. (Somehow I can sing though in front of them?) I understand your pain. Honestly, I know I'm not speaking for myself when I say that there probably a lot of people around you that would rather be at home than at a party or a game, but they feel like being an extrovert is the norm, or at least the type of person society accepts. A lot of times, I seem to know what to say or how to act around of people, but usually I'm questioning if people think I'm annoying or weird (I get called that) and I bet there are others in your life just like that.

What if, instead of trying to understand why you can't be "normal" and possibly trying to be that way, you celebrate your differences? I have an introverted friend and she's the coolest person ever and really nice (and loves cats!). Introverts/people with social anxiety are awesome and we can do a lot so that's something to celebrate over! We're all different and that's the coolest thing because it means we're all special! What do you like to do in your free/alone time? Is there anything you like about being alone or being introverted? You could try that and hopefully, that can build good relationships!! I hope that helps a bit. ❤️