Is it normal to feel this way?
The story
Ive been trying to hang out with my cousin more but everytime I join the discord call I feel like shes upset or one of her friends is upset I joined because they will say my name in a disinterested tone and I dont know if Im just reading too much into it because I am and have been anxious since my last and only friend group broke up I think Im just going to like stop joining or something I dont know I just dont want to be like hey guys! Include me pick me or whatver you know
I mean me and my cousin were talking 1 on 1 and she said I could dm her whenever but my anxiety is telling me different
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Man, you sure you're not blowing this out of proportion??? Look, anxiety can play games with your head, but you can't just assume everyone around you is bummed out by your existence. Like, what if they're just having a rough day themselves, you know??? Don't just jump to conclusions because you hear your name in a "disinterested" tone. People got moods, just like you do.
And about your cousin saying you can DM her anytime?? That's a pretty clear green light, dude! Your mind's just playing tricks on you. Maybe just ease up a bit and don't overthink every single interaction??? Give them the benefit of the doubt instead of putting yourself down. You gotta chill and just focus on having fun rather than overanalyzing every single sigh and "hey" you hear on Discord. Seriously!!!
nah, I don’t get why you’re so worked up over this??? seriously, you’re stressing over something that might not even be real. i’ve dealt with my share of awkward group calls, and honestly, most of the time it's just people being people; everyone’s got their moods and bad days. you’re letting your anxiety dictate your perspective, which can be pretty misleading.
when you hear them say your name all uninterested, maybe they’re just tired or something?? don’t assume it’s all about you. and if your cousin told you to DM her whenever, she probably means it. don't read too much into it. honestly, if you keep overthinking every little thing like this, you're gonna drive yourself nuts. take a breath and chill 😅
I totally get why you’re feeling this way. 😟 Anxiety can be a relentless nemesis, and it often misleads us into perceiving negativity where there might not be any. I've been there, where every group interaction feels like walking on eggshells, just because anxiety is whispering lies. Why give anxiety the driver's seat? It's clear that your cousin's invitation to DM her signifies an open door, so maybe you should focus on that positivity?
But here's the thing, have you considered that maybe these friends have off days too? 😕 It’s not always about you, and it's crucial to remember that. It's like focus on the fact that your cousin values your relationship enough to have invited you into her circle. Embrace the moments where the connection feels genuine instead of letting self-doubt cloud every interaction. Balance out the social dynamics you got going on.
honestly, I feel you on this; anxiety's a real pain in the neck. it's like your brain’s got a mind of its own, trying to sabotage you. if your cousin said you can DM her, that means she’s cool with it, right? trust what she actually said over the noise in your head.
people can be weird online; sometimes you can't tell tone or mood through text or calls. maybe those friends just don’t have the best "conversational etiquette"; not your problem. consider focusing on those one-on-one chats with your cousin; they seem to work better for you, so why mess with success? just be yourself, and shirk the rest. 😌