Is it normal i lost ability to interact with people?

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I have not had much human contact other than what was necessary in awhile. Even when at work I only talk to people if its work related issue. I started to just post whatever I felt online. I tried to hang out with people normally but now I have 0 reaction to people. I use to laugh or say something when people would talk but now I just kind of listen and stare at them. I have basic manners such as saying please, thank you, shaking hands and introducing myself new people. However normal conversation is kind of odd now. I seem to have become very introvert. IIN? When I do hang out with people my mind is not clicking on how to react so I just kind of stare listening. I thinking this comes off rude but I not really sure how to interact anymore.

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  • Tommythecat.
    10 years ago

    I've always had bad social skills, but now that I'm aware they're worse.

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  • thr
    10 years ago

    What you describe sounds like something I have experienced with myself, like just not having anything come to mind that I could use as part of a conversation in situations where it would be useful. This has, however, been influenced by the situation and what sort of people I'm around.

    I think that getting to know someone, rather than talking to people you're not normally around, would make you more comfortable and would make your mind work better in social situations.

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  • AvrilLavigne
    10 years ago

    Social anxiety. But you're not the only one.

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  • TwoThumbs
    10 years ago

    Sounds like some sort of social anxiety. I'd take these questions to a therapist.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      10 years ago

      How is this social anxiety? Would anxiety not require that there is fear involved in the situation?

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      • TwoThumbs
        10 years ago

        I'm not a doctor...but If people are talking to you and you just stare and listen I would imagine that you're probably thinking about 1000 different things instead of really listening. I don't know whats goin on in your mind. You do. But if you're not listening and reacting there is a reason. Is it by choice? Is it because you're wondering what people are thinking about you?

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        • Anonymous Post Author
          10 years ago

          No its my brain is not registering how to respond. So I just kind of look at them. Also sometimes I want to say something sometimes but I guess I just don't. I choose to stay out of the conversation.

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  • Energy
    10 years ago

    I've noticed that when I'm around people, that when they crack a joke, and everybody laughs, it's not funny to me. Sometimes I'll fake a smile or something to fit in. I think the trick here is, for example, when you hear people laugh from one of your friends jokes, to fake a laugh. That's what I've been doing. It works better in a bigger group. Yeah, it seems I've gotten introverted also. But I think I've always been one...sadly I don't even want to be one. But it's the fucking anxiety.

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  • Karmasbitch
    10 years ago

    Hey you sound like me. I don't care too much about pleasing the people that are talking to me in person, but I notice that the conversation tends to end awkwardly.
    Try forcing the emotions and facial expression and body gestures. It helps and I find that people are usually put at ease.
    Good luck =]

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  • Sog
    10 years ago

    Drink some coffee or take an anxiety pill. You might be shocked at how much your social skills improve.

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