I just started a new job and I don’t know how to interact with people. I feel like they are always making fun of me cause I don’t have much to say anymore. I understand that I wont be able to get along with everyone in the world but there’s got to be one person that shares common interests with me right?

Another issue I have is feeling awkward around people I used to feel the most comfortable with. Its gotten so bad that I’ve started having awkward feeling moments the ones I love, my dad and sister. WHY???? What has happened, I don’t understand its like it all happened overnight. I feel like I’ve tried to change these things but I just keep going back to those horrible feelings.

Something I’ve never done much is going to bars and just having small talk with people. I feel like I cant interact with people like I really and truly want to. I’m constantly thinking about what I should say next, or if we get on a topic about something I cant steer away from it.

All of this makes me so disappointed in myself but I just don’t know how to change the way I interact with people. If anyone has any advice PLEASE share it cause I could really use it. Like maybe how I could open up to people more. How to have those small talks with people and not feel awkward around everyone all the time. Is it depression? I just want this to change so bad cause I feel like its draining me so much and always causing me to be cranky.

Please help!