Yes, I think for the most part I just feel very lonely

I have always been like this, but when I was younger I was happier..until around 27 or 28, I start feeling uneasy because of my work

Then recently something happened, and I decide that I'm done...like I really needed a change.

Thank you so much for the advice, ning.

Why not try to work part time first?

I will agree with this. I will consider myself as socially awkward too

This.

TS, you need to have a gradually changes in your environment, you cannot straight away start applying such jobs that needed a lot of human interactions. After awhile, you will feel drained.

So you slowly join social activities, slowly adapt and gauge your enegy level. If you feel like you are at the stage where you can social fine then go ahead

Many people feel lonely too. It's a pandemic.

Some told me they join religion activities for this. And one guy told me, we needed to have contact and interact with people to curb the loneliness in our mind. So, he went and join jujutsu classes. Every week, he will have sufficient interaction and contact with other humans, and he feel good after that. You can consider this

This post has been edited by MasBoleh!: Feb 26 2025, 10:53 AM

as someone working remotely myself, this is what i do to keep my sanity. i must go out of my house once a day at least. just take a 15-30 minutes walk will do. If it's raining, just go to a nearby mall and walk there. And try to meet with someone once a week to hangout. could be your friend, your parents, your relative etc.

Definitely keep your remote job, dont jump into job that require intense interaction. Anyway your remote job is just a job, what you do outside your working hours is what matters. You can get a hobby, go to a gym, go hiking, so many other options. If you do more activities outside your working hours, you will feel better

It depends on level of anxiety you've, if you stuttle way too much when asked to speak in front of audience then it could be a huge problem. Ask for psychotherapist or trauma healer if you want to heal your issue but its gonna take awhile

Yes, I am going to do this, just signed up to volunteer at a dog shelter.

How long do you think it will take for me to be okay and get a job where I would be facing people?

Go and join some group activity 1st.

Choose the wan that you interested or your hobby. Cause you have something to talk and discuss which is familiar.

Learn from here and always try to offer help. People will come to you..

You can start from here --> https://www.meetup.com/

This post has been edited by ozak: Feb 26 2025, 02:02 PM

No one can answer that. You have to discover the answer yourself

Have you tried ssri?

do some part time work, fast food restaurant, shop assistant. that will help you with your social anxiety while making money

Did u hit yr head or some thing ? Yr logic got big hole who told u remote job cannot go mix with ppl ? I got a friend who work as not sure what she sells network hardware thing ( mostly corporate deal thing ) double dips ( working for 2 different company same role ) but still can find time to social with stranger .

If you’re a non Muslim, get a dog.

Seriously.

A dog gets you out of the house. You would bump into neighbours with hounds and get into friendly conversation.

Dogs will help you to eat with social anxiety.

I think what you need to join is what we call Toastmaster or JCI

What is toastmaster?
Toastmasters International (TI) is a US-headquartered nonprofit educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of helping people develop communication, public speaking, and leadership skills.

JCI
Ages 18 to 40 who are dedicated to creating positive change in our communities around the world. In more than 5000 communities across nearly 120 countries, our members are recognized for embracing new ideas, collaboration and diversity. We demonstrate passion and courage to address the most critical challenges of our time. We empower young people by developing their skills, knowledge and understanding enabling them to stand up, make informed decisions and lead their community to take concrete action for sustainable impact.

This places people don't judge you. They allow you to make mistake and mess up so you don't have to do it in real. It's more like a practice ground, makes friends, develop roles and new skills. Google and find which is near by your location.

This post has been edited by aspire2oo6: Feb 26 2025, 03:16 PM

seem u have no self confidence at all.. try join hiking group, go gym, u can gain confidence there. i saw a lot of ppl very shy2 at gym, after 1,2 month all become bro already. i swear lol

Just do it as per Nike.

Don't jump straight into a job that suddenly you need to socialize or full contact with ppl.

It will be too shock & stressful to your mind & body.

Find something sociable & slowly integrate yourself.

Slowly, step by step.

Yeah it was even worse with them. I was on lexapro.

Absolutely zero emotion, nightmares daily, and I was just a shell in human form.

I remember being so excited before lexapro to see endgame, watched it when I was on it, has zero emotion during the whole movie hahaha

Do you still have these side effects?

I have these symptoms, plus numb ejaculation

Heard the ssri worsen them and kill your sex drive, potentially permanently, so never take

bruh i couldnt cum but didnt want to say hahaha

took like 45 minutes of edging also not confirmed

sometimes so bored just gave up

yes it did make me a sexual

i stopped 3 months before moving to the uk, had the issues and side effects right up until i left the country

once landed there all fixed like magic

now that i'm back here i feel like im slowly inching towards needing the meds again

its just too much

i work basically 12 hours a day and only paid for 8 because of no wfh and no overtime

nobody else to do

and i cant complain to boss because everyone here inc bosses doing the same lmao

I want to try hiking for a long time, beginner here, what hiking gear do I need? Haha


And also thank you so much for everyone else's advice, I have read them all but I can't respond to all of them. I really do appreciate it. :')

This post has been edited by cocomaru: Feb 27 2025, 09:00 AM