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[hands_cupped]

This was asked before, but it was quite some time ago. And plus, a lot of people misread the question. So I'm asking again, because I would love to know...

To those of you who do NOT have social anxiety, what does it feel like when you walk into a room full of people you don't really know? And what kind of thoughts do you have?

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[boltonlove]

I don't think I have social anxiety, so.. it's still kinda unnerving to go in to a room full of strangers. I really like to talk and I usually get along with most people but I still get those what ifs.. What if they think I'm annoying? What if they don't understand my jokes? I tend to get myself worried for nothing, most people aren't as stuck up as I imagine they are in my head. I try to remind myself that I'll probably never see these people again anyways.

[myarra]

Yeah, pretty much this/

[anakngtinapa]

Nothing, really. There are people, they're there, I'm there, we all have a purpose to be there. I guess sometimes I feel a bit self conscious about how I look or how I'm dressed, but most of the time it's just meh. They're just people. They probably don't even notice I'm there and when someone looks or stares or smiles, I feel fine, and smile back. I'll talk to strangers even, if they initiate conversation. I don't necessarily like situations like that, but I feel fine about it.

[crassy]

Pretty much this.

[jinxle]

Yep, I this this sums it up for me. Although depending on the situation, sometimes it's quite exciting - I lok forward to meeting new people, to making some friends, that sort of thing.

[maramaria]

I do have social anxiety, but the meds I've been taking for about a month and a half now have completely erased it. So now when I enter a room full of people, I don't feel anythings special at all. Just people like me going about their business, like me. If we happen to make contacts that feels ok just because we're two human beings in a situation that requires communication, so we do it, and nobody judges! Compared with my crippling fear from earlier, it feels absolutely amazing to realize that the others are people like me, have stuff to do just like me, and pay as little attention to me as I to them. It's really difficult to describe the feeling, because there is no particular feeling. It's just right, the way a non-triggering situation is right (I guess neutral is a better word).

[cindyanne1]

This 100%! Everybody is just people doing stuff. No one really pays very much attention to each other at all. Even if they glance up at you, it's a reaction to seeing a new movement, and usually nothing more than that.

[starcharmer]

This is how it was for me post-medication, too. To be able to do something like walk through WalMart without breaking down and hiding in the bathroom...awesome.

And I used to be very anti-meds.

[blackthorn45]

Do you mind if I ask what meds you are on?

[we_like_tea]

I agree with a lot of what's been said already- we all have some reason to be there. I like meeting new people, so I might strike up a conversation with someone about the food or some other point of interest.

[fletwock]

Aside from noticing specific people I find attractive I don't really have any thoughts or feelings.