Gemma’s story: I never realised I was feeling socially anxious

Gemma’s story: I never realised I was feeling socially anxious

Retreating at school I hated school. Well, I loved learning but did not enjoy the people. I was told that my disinterest in education was because I was dyslexic and that I wouldn’t amount to anything worthwhile. This knocked my confidence, looking back I realise that what I was feeling at the time was the…

What I wish my friends knew about how introversion and social anxiety affects our relationships
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What I wish my friends knew about how introversion and social anxiety affects our relationships

My dear friends, How are you? It seems like an age since we last spoke, and even longer since I last saw you. I understand that you must see me as a terrible friend. I hardly make time to see you anymore. I don’t seem to start conversations on messenger. I rarely text or give…