When I had to plan a few days ahead for social activity like going out for shopping, eating out or grocery shopping. Short notice plans do not work for me.
When I had to be alone and recharge myself after socializing for too long.
I have more conversations in my head than I do in my life with actual people.
When I have an amazing thought or simply an opinion but worry too much how people will react to it.
When talking to stranger on the phone makes me feel anxious.
When I want to be alone but not to be ignored. The dilemma.
When someone compliments me and I just froze.
When my crit reviewer asks me if I am okay because I look miserable and uncomfortable.
When my crit reviewer asks me if I am okay because I look miserable and uncomfortable.
When I try to make a conversation less awkward and ended up making it more awkward.
When I do not know how to express my thought into spoken words.
When I write script for my interim critic session.
When I actually enjoy a day out with my close friends, but at some point wish that I was home in my bed.
Making new friends makes me feel anxious.
Meeting old friends makes me feel anxious.
When I have to mentally prepare myself and gather strength for group discussions.
When I hate every minute of group discussions.
When I talk to myself more often than to other people.
When entering a bus/train full of strangers makes me feel judged.
Icebreakers, presentation, public speaking, anything involving a crowd of people give me panic attack.
When I have to find reasons and excuses to not attending social activities.
I have different ideas of having fun.
When I have to rehearse in my head what I want to ask something to someone I do not know.
Trying new things is not my thing.
Eye contact makes me feel uncomfortable.
Working alone makes me feel productive and creative.
When I occasionally feel like I've used up my daily energy quota and I need to go home and recharge.
Constantly wondering how things will turn out if I do things the other way around.
Constantly wondering how my life will turn out if I'm more outspoken and easy going.
