I have social anxiety so talking to people and asking them to hang out kind of scary especially since a lot time I get rejected . at my youth group I am friends with people and stuff ,but they all seem to hang out with each besides church . and I don't get invited unless its posted on Facebook . plus I am getting over a guy I liked . I wanna focus on God and not relationship with boys . but it hard to get oversome one . I felt like I was hearing Gods vocie but it might of been just my own goals not Gods . I also went on a retreat . I told people i have social anxiety people prayed for me and stuff . And herd other people stories and testimonys which cool to hear . but I feel like my life got harder not better after people prayed for me . I also just feel overwhelmed by life and all I am expected of .
Hi. I can relate. I've had some issues with social anxiety so I know it can be difficult.
The trick to social anxiety is that it changes how you act around others. Chances are, to them, you come across as unfriendly or closed off. Possibly even snobbish.
Often times the best way to beat things like this is to force yourself into unpleasant situations. Doing this over and over makes you desensitized to the fear. It may not cure it, but might help enough to make things easier and more manageable.
Far as getting over people, I've had to do that many, many times. It's a painful process, but one that is survivable. It can help to remind yourself that it was for your best if things didn't work out.
You will find friends eventually. Just keep pushing yourself. And remind yourself that the problem isn't because you're bad, but because you have a problem many others have as well.
Take care.