[steffannypack]

So recently, I've decided to actually try talking to people, which is a big first step for me and also why I am on this forum actually haha

But I guess I was wondering about how to address my own social anxiety when I'm talking to someone? Is it even something that needs to be said?

Do I just be honest and say "I have social anxiety. I'm sorry if I did anything strange."
Or do I just try to not mention it and power through it?

Any advice would be appreciated

 

[steffannypack]

Fellow SAS members, what should I do?

Well I asked my boyfriend his opinion on it, and he made a good point. While it's not good to use it as an excuse or a crutch, if you just want to be honest, then I don't think it's such a bad thing.

If that person you're telling is a good person, then they'll understand. They're not going to think its weird, and they'll hopefully have a better understanding of you.

In fact, I mentioned it to someone I was talking to last night, and she told me that she's had similar issues before! So I think we bonded a little over it