Do i have to be social all the time?

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I have terrible social anxiety, and I've been trying to get over it with my therapist for years. I just spent this two week vacation not really talking to anyone except my family, and I felt okay with it. I just have a few friends online that I feel close with. Do I have to try to make friends with people in my school even if I don't want to?
By the way I'm in my senior year at a really small high school.

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Based on 44 votes (29 yes)
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  • Lorenze
    10 years ago

    I don't think you have to try to. School in general is pretty random in my opinion, grouping people together because of location or grades. Once your done high school I think you will enjoy the freedom of being able to go to places you like. I.E restaurants or suites, whats affordable for you I suppose. I was very similar, and over time I realized that its a huge world and those situations that im comfortable with are out there and the ones im not, old school friends, family, old locations, are okay to let go off. I would say finding some enjoyable things, music, movies, food, plans for the future would be good company for your senior year. But yeah I think its fine to be "into" and "not into" some circumstances, for whatever reason. For me things are pretty good right now. I hope that was useful to you. =)

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  • Mersaphe
    10 years ago

    you dont have to be social, but then youll probably be a virgin until youre 30. thats ok though

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  • Freedom_
    10 years ago

    You've probably seen enough of their faces. You'll be rid of them soon so no worries. However, at least try to like them for practice and I would suggest trying to make friends (or at least make yourself likable to others) when you go to college/begin working. If at least because life is more interesting that way.

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  • st2013de
    10 years ago

    People are mean and dumb. I don't blame you.

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  • [Old Memory]
    10 years ago

    Not all the time, no. It always beneficial to have good social skills, but that doesn't mean you have to be a social butterfly.

    If you're not naturally social and outgoing, it will take a lot practice to improve. It is worth the effort.

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  • moonyrose
    10 years ago

    If you are ok with it and you don`t want to have new friends , so don`t make yourself do it. However, if it hinders you in life - you should try.

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    • DragonQueen
      10 years ago

      If you are ok with the fact that im a fat, Russian whore and I don't want new friends because my Mama beats my ass. However, if it hinder you in my loser life-you should try to be a bitch named Natialia like me.

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      • Freedom_
        10 years ago

        I think I've called you before on accident.

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        • DragonQueen
          10 years ago

          It's time for u to lend me your Crossbow. I need it to snipe that ignorant pest!

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          • Freedom_
            10 years ago

            I prefer recurves.

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            • DragonQueen
              10 years ago

              What do you mean recurves?

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