I feel like as a result of the pandemic, I seem even more awkward around people, even people i consider my friends (weren't we all just at home with no plans??). Does anyone else feel this way, and is there a way to feel less awkward?

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yes, I feel like I’m having an out of body experience when I’m around friends. It’s very strange

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I'm glad I don't feel alone in this!

Yeah I don’t feel truly present when I’m with my friends. My social battery wears out a lot faster now. Have become a lot more introverted and enjoy spending time alone

As Charlie Brown once said, “It’s too peopley out there.”

I don’t socialize as much as I used to. I enjoy seeing friends occasionally, but not every weekend.

I FEEL this! Not only do I feel more socially awkward but my anxiety about social situations has increased ten fold. I’ve made myself recently get a part time job (like I have extra time with zero work life balance here) just to get more interaction and feel a little better and it’s working!! Unfortunately in order to be on time I have to put a hard stop on my calendar for evenings I work because if not… I’m working all night

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