Does anyone feel the way I do???

[underworld]

Hello everyone. Its been a while since ive been to this forum. I was just wondering if anyone here has the same problems as I do. For some reason I just cant keep a conversation going. I'm good at cracking jokes but sometimes my mind just goes completely blank :lookaround:. I just dont know what to say at times. Ive been trying hard lately but it seems like its taking forever. I can start a conversation easily, but keeping it going is the problem for me. Sometimes I feel kinda depressed but not always. I take rhodiola rosea and it seems like its helping me stay positive. But i know that a simple pill isnt going to change everything. If anyone here has the same problems as me or has any tips to share with me I would appreciate it. Thanks for hearing me out whoever reads this.:smile:

[shy1]

Hello Underworld and welcome to the forum!

You're certainly not the only person afflicted with social anxiety. Many of us also have problems socially ... myself included. The problem is not unique to those who suffer from depression. Many people have this problem to varying degrees.

The classic advice is to ask open ended questions rather than closed end. Don't ask what kind of work do you do? Rather ask what kinds of things do you do at your job? Really bad example but I think you get the idea.

Not too sure I would take any advice from me on this subject. I'm 53 and can still stand alone in a crowd of people and never talk to anyone. Let's just say that I'm comfortable choosing whether to participate or not.