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I am FED up of people Accusing my personality because i'm an introvert

I have ****ing had it.

I don't have good relationships with people. It has been happening since i was 10 (i'm 20 now) but since 2011, it has turned into a ****ing disgrace.

I know me going to university this year will NOT CURE my social anxiety and depression but it will be great stepping stone to leave London and my family and live up my name as 'the loner'. I Doubt i will have friends anyway at the university of Northampton because there isn't a point in life to continue this way. I will just be staying in my room on campus and only come out at night drinking and smoking by myself.

Why you think i'm acting this *******? Because if your own parents doesn't support you in the things you do or they keep calling a loner i.e 'you never speak to us, you have no friends' then i don't want to talk to anyone. When your dad plays mind games and ****s your mind psychologically then there is now a point to disown yourself from the family. I don't care about anyone anymore, i don't need a girlfriend/wife when i can pay for escorts (which im planning to do once i get to uni).

Because anyone i talk to keeps repeating the same stuff to me saying for example 'you're too quiet', 'you're such a weirdo', 'you're so anti', 'you're so disabled', you're so funny (weird). A job i'm doing this summer as a camp leader woke me up and realise how ****ing stupid i am. I applaud the people who avoided me like the plaque on the residential training, they have the RIGHT to.

It's constant for the past 10 years and it drives me to a breakdown. FFS what do you people want? I'VE DONE MY BEST to be social, why am i always judged. WHY? I have no one, This thread is to vent out my anger and to accept that i am 'the loner'.

I'm a Christian and i know God will not solve this, He created me as a joke. My name in Nigerian even means 'God Created me' which is a joke tbh since i was created a retard :laugh:. After this stress and the way what my past bullies, my past friends and my parents treat me, I can not wait to disown myself and just be alone for life, if this is the only way to survive - being alone and isolate from people - then so be it.

I'm so angry i have now forgot the aim of this thread :mad:

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Original post by Anonymous
I have ****ing had it.

I don't have good relationships with people. It has been happening since i was 10 (i'm 20 now) but since 2011, it has turned into a ****ing disgrace.

I know me going to university this year will NOT CURE my social anxiety and depression but it will be great stepping stone to leave London and my family and live up my name as 'the loner'. I Doubt i will have friends anyway at the university of Northampton because there isn't a point in life to continue this way. I will just be staying in my room on campus and only come out at night drinking and smoking by myself.

Why you think i'm acting this *******? Because if your own parents doesn't support you in the things you do or they keep calling a loner i.e 'you never speak to us, you have no friends' then i don't want to talk to anyone. When your dad plays mind games and ****s your mind psychologically then there is now a point to disown yourself from the family. I don't care about anyone anymore, i don't need a girlfriend/wife when i can pay for escorts (which im planning to do once i get to uni).

Because anyone i talk to keeps repeating the same stuff to me saying for example 'you're too quiet', 'you're such a weirdo', 'you're so anti', 'you're so disabled', you're so funny (weird). A job i'm doing this summer as a camp leader woke me up and realise how ****ing stupid i am. I applaud the people who avoided me like the plaque on the residential training, they have the RIGHT to.

It's constant for the past 10 years and it drives me to a breakdown. FFS what do you people want? I'VE DONE MY BEST to be social, why am i always judged. WHY? I have no one, This thread is to vent out my anger and to accept that i am 'the loner'.

I'm a Christian and i know God will not solve this, He created me as a joke. My name in Nigerian even means 'God Created me' which is a joke tbh since i was created a retard :laugh:. After this stress and the way what my past bullies, my past friends and my parents treat me, I can not wait to disown myself and just be alone for life, if this is the only way to survive - being alone and isolate from people - then so be it.

I'm so angry i have now forgot the aim of this thread :mad:


I'm sure you are alright. Like you said, you believe in God, so you use your faith in a positive manner. God will only help those that are willing to help themselves. Not saying you have to be social or anything, but just don't do anything stupid. I'm not Christian- but I know for a fact that self-respect for oneself is important in Christianity. If you believe God made you in his own image, you are special.

Try to find a hobby or something to distract yourself. Get a good education and try to focus on establishing a career. Open yourself slightly and I'm sure people will like you for who you are.

Good luck to you.
(edited 8 years ago)
:hugs:

There's absolutely nothing wrong with being introverted. It seems like people around you don't understand that. If you prefer to be alone then that is fine.

However, if you feel things like social anxiety and depression are restricting you then there are ways to tackle this. Go see a counsellor and work on those issues.

Don't resign yourself to unhappiness, work at it until you overcome your problems x
(edited 8 years ago)
Reply 3
Original post by Logolept
I'm sure you are alright. Like you said, you believe in God, so you use your faith in a positive manner. God will only help those that are willing to help themselves. Not saying you have to be social or anything, but just don't do anything stupid. I'm not Christian- but I know for a fact that self-respect for oneself is important in Christianity. If you believe God made you in his own image, you are special.

Try to find a hobby or something to distract yourself. Get a good education and try to focus on establishing a career. Open yourself slightly and I'm sure people will like you for who you are.

Good luck to you.


Thank you. I guess i have to cope for a while
Reply 4
Original post by Anonymous
I have ****ing had it.

I don't have good relationships with people. It has been happening since i was 10 (i'm 20 now) but since 2011, it has turned into a ****ing disgrace.

I know me going to university this year will NOT CURE my social anxiety and depression but it will be great stepping stone to leave London and my family and live up my name as 'the loner'. I Doubt i will have friends anyway at the university of Northampton because there isn't a point in life to continue this way. I will just be staying in my room on campus and only come out at night drinking and smoking by myself.

Why you think i'm acting this *******? Because if your own parents doesn't support you in the things you do or they keep calling a loner i.e 'you never speak to us, you have no friends' then i don't want to talk to anyone. When your dad plays mind games and ****s your mind psychologically then there is now a point to disown yourself from the family. I don't care about anyone anymore, i don't need a girlfriend/wife when i can pay for escorts (which im planning to do once i get to uni).

Because anyone i talk to keeps repeating the same stuff to me saying for example 'you're too quiet', 'you're such a weirdo', 'you're so anti', 'you're so disabled', you're so funny (weird). A job i'm doing this summer as a camp leader woke me up and realise how ****ing stupid i am. I applaud the people who avoided me like the plaque on the residential training, they have the RIGHT to.

It's constant for the past 10 years and it drives me to a breakdown. FFS what do you people want? I'VE DONE MY BEST to be social, why am i always judged. WHY? I have no one, This thread is to vent out my anger and to accept that i am 'the loner'.

I'm a Christian and i know God will not solve this, He created me as a joke. My name in Nigerian even means 'God Created me' which is a joke tbh since i was created a retard :laugh:. After this stress and the way what my past bullies, my past friends and my parents treat me, I can not wait to disown myself and just be alone for life, if this is the only way to survive - being alone and isolate from people - then so be it.

I'm so angry i have now forgot the aim of this thread :mad:


oh honey :console:
At university everyone is in the same boat.
literally just ignore them. I know it might be hard at first but once you get over it, it doesn't really affect you that much. Of course these things takes time so be patient.
getting an escort will only make you feel emptier in the long run so don't even bother with that.
Also do try to join at least one society, make small talk with the person you are sitting next to you in lectures. If you sit in your room all day then what do you expect to happen?
Reply 5
Original post by starlight82
:hugs:

There's absolutely nothing wrong with being introverted. It seems like people around you don't understand that. If you prefer to be alone then that is fine.

However, if you feel things like social anxiety and depression are restricting you then there are ways to tackle this. Go see a counsellor and work on those issues.

Don't resign yourself to unhappiness, work at it until you overcome your problems x


well i'm not going to see a counselor or do CBT or force myself to antidepressants.

It has been four years of hell and 10 years of social anxiety, I think when i go uni, i will hide myself in halls as i said and smoke weed and drink alcohol all day. I'm not being rude on your advice but i have no one on my side anymore, it all went wrong between GCSE's and sixth form and it has turned my life into a big mess which has seen the small friends i made turn into 0 and whenever i started a new college or a new place, i wouldn't last for a month because would see me as the weirdo.

It's over tbh. I did my best to be friendly but sadly introvertism and being a freak doesn't help and thats why people avoid me like the plaque.
Original post by Anonymous
I have ****ing had it.

I don't have good relationships with people. It has been happening since i was 10 (i'm 20 now) but since 2011, it has turned into a ****ing disgrace.

I know me going to university this year will NOT CURE my social anxiety and depression but it will be great stepping stone to leave London and my family and live up my name as 'the loner'. I Doubt i will have friends anyway at the university of Northampton because there isn't a point in life to continue this way. I will just be staying in my room on campus and only come out at night drinking and smoking by myself.

Why you think i'm acting this *******? Because if your own parents doesn't support you in the things you do or they keep calling a loner i.e 'you never speak to us, you have no friends' then i don't want to talk to anyone. When your dad plays mind games and ****s your mind psychologically then there is now a point to disown yourself from the family. I don't care about anyone anymore, i don't need a girlfriend/wife when i can pay for escorts (which im planning to do once i get to uni).

Because anyone i talk to keeps repeating the same stuff to me saying for example 'you're too quiet', 'you're such a weirdo', 'you're so anti', 'you're so disabled', you're so funny (weird). A job i'm doing this summer as a camp leader woke me up and realise how ****ing stupid i am. I applaud the people who avoided me like the plaque on the residential training, they have the RIGHT to.

It's constant for the past 10 years and it drives me to a breakdown. FFS what do you people want? I'VE DONE MY BEST to be social, why am i always judged. WHY? I have no one, This thread is to vent out my anger and to accept that i am 'the loner'.

I'm a Christian and i know God will not solve this, He created me as a joke. My name in Nigerian even means 'God Created me' which is a joke tbh since i was created a retard :laugh:. After this stress and the way what my past bullies, my past friends and my parents treat me, I can not wait to disown myself and just be alone for life, if this is the only way to survive - being alone and isolate from people - then so be it.

I'm so angry i have now forgot the aim of this thread :mad:


I ****ing love you, man. You've really got it down.

I realise that it's not a fun situation to be in, but I think that you're making a great move in just getting on with life. I have some social anxiety issues (I have absolutely no idea why) but I can keep them in check for the most part. You plan on smoking and drinking alone (already got that covered), which helps me to get through the day (and to write, but that's another story, no pun intended). You plan on paying for escorts, which I applaud eternally, because it is easier. No fake ****ing emotions, no awkward silence, no... no nothing. It's perfect. You can't have your heart broken by a hooker, and most of them are very nice ladies. But I digress, I do actually want to offer you some advice. The way I deal with my SA problems (given mine are minor compared to yours) is by not giving a ****. I decided to stop feeling the emotion of regret over a year ago and it's fixed me hugely. That's right. I systematically dissociated myself with the emotion of regret, over a long period of meditation, and I am now no longer able to process regret (I'd love to do the same with anxiety, but alas, I have not). So all of the stupid, embarrassing **** I've done in the past- I can forget all about it. I now go through life making entirely logical decisions, no emotion involved. And by doing so, if I **** up, then it's fine. Because I don't regret it. Because by feeling regret, I just make myself feel worse, and I can never change the past (not yet, anyway :P ). But seriously, just get on with your life, get the best grades you can possibly achieve, and get a good job. You won't need the dicks in your life who are weighing you down right now when you're living it up on £100000+ per year. And good luck to you, my friend. :smile:
Reply 7
Original post by aamirac
oh honey :console:
At university everyone is in the same boat.
literally just ignore them. I know it might be hard at first but once you get over it, it doesn't really affect you that much. Of course these things takes time so be patient.
getting an escort will only make you feel emptier in the long run so don't even bother with that.
Also do try to join at least one society, make small talk with the person you are sitting next to you in lectures. If you sit in your room all day then what do you expect to happen?


Thank you for your advice but i have decided this is me. I've been through psychologists, exorcisms & deliverance and begging to make them section me but no, nothing hasn't worked.

You say at university 'everyone is in the same boat'. Interestingly i'm currently planning to prepare my first shift as a camp leader and when we did the residential training weekend last week, i was seen as the loner. Of all honestly, the first day i WAS talking to people, trying to make banter and drinking but the next day no one said anything and the last day i woke up and realised i shouldn't be doing this. The only reason why i have changed my mind to do this role is because there's no point in staying for the whole summer being a loner by your parents and this is related to my goal as a Music Teacher (which may not happen since i have decided i'm a loner for life)

I'm sorry it feels like i'm having a breakdown when i'm typing these stuff but since February i have not been well and i feel September will be the time to cut everyone of my life (including my family).
As someone who is an introvert and also comes from an overtly extraverted culture (I'm assuing so as you are Nigerian) I understand your pain. You just have to except your family will never understand you and in their minds, introvertness is completely alien, frightening and to them, sad. I suggest you pay NO heed and do not care for what they think, just go forward and assure your self that you are NOT a freak and your social anziety is not your fault. Like some else said here, dont give any ****s about what ANYONE thinks. You are victim of circumstance, you did not choose to be introverted, you did not choose the social anxiety, you were given a bad set of cards at the start of your life. But you can;t just think on this and dwell in self pity, you have to except those flaws and work on them in anyway you can. Being introverted is not bad, but I understand how the social anxiety can destroy, many people will automaticallly sense it and reatc with revulsion, it is just the way humans are unfortunately. So deal with your anxiety, meds if you have to but I'd personally suggest trying to do it by excercising, keeping fit and just spending time outside, even if alone. Meds can have side effects and its better for your mind to not be dependant on anything. Don't give up and good luck, do your self a favour and try at Uni
(edited 8 years ago)
Reply 9
You seem really angry lots of pent up frustration you need to find a way of using that energy positively. I understand it must be tough if your own family put you down as-well , however, don't make decisions in anger and try and make friends no point coming out of uni the same person. I understand it's tougher for you because of anxiety but there are many in a worse situation so try.

Not sure why we had to know about the escorts really guess it's just part of you expressing yourself .

Edit: Reading some of your replies to people I don't think your problem is simply about yoy being in introvert. Many people are and get on, you just sound really low confidence and probably also depressed because of the whole situation.
(edited 8 years ago)
Original post by General Josh
I ****ing love you, man. You've really got it down.

I realise that it's not a fun situation to be in, but I think that you're making a great move in just getting on with life. I have some social anxiety issues (I have absolutely no idea why) but I can keep them in check for the most part. You plan on smoking and drinking alone (already got that covered), which helps me to get through the day (and to write, but that's another story, no pun intended). You plan on paying for escorts, which I applaud eternally, because it is easier. No fake ****ing emotions, no awkward silence, no... no nothing. It's perfect. You can't have your heart broken by a hooker, and most of them are very nice ladies. But I digress, I do actually want to offer you some advice. The way I deal with my SA problems (given mine are minor compared to yours) is by not giving a ****. I decided to stop feeling the emotion of regret over a year ago and it's fixed me hugely. That's right. I systematically dissociated myself with the emotion of regret, over a long period of meditation, and I am now no longer able to process regret (I'd love to do the same with anxiety, but alas, I have not). So all of the stupid, embarrassing **** I've done in the past- I can forget all about it. I now go through life making entirely logical decisions, no emotion involved. And by doing so, if I **** up, then it's fine. Because I don't regret it. Because by feeling regret, I just make myself feel worse, and I can never change the past (not yet, anyway :P ). But seriously, just get on with your life, get the best grades you can possibly achieve, and get a good job. You won't need the dicks in your life who are weighing you down right now when you're living it up on £100000+ per year. And good luck to you, my friend. :smile:


I like this.

Yes it is draining, just worrying what people think. I think i'm now at that stage where i don't give a **** about anyone. I just have to accept i'm socially inept and i have always been since i was 10 years old.

I'm defo going to be sleeping with escorts to help me and start smoking weed because without these, how can i cope with life? I've been drinking since i was 16 but now i'm going to do often so that i forget about this mess i've done for a decade.
Original post by Anonymous
Thank you for your advice but i have decided this is me. I've been through psychologists, exorcisms & deliverance and begging to make them section me but no, nothing hasn't worked.

You say at university 'everyone is in the same boat'. Interestingly i'm currently planning to prepare my first shift as a camp leader and when we did the residential training weekend last week, i was seen as the loner. Of all honestly, the first day i WAS talking to people, trying to make banter and drinking but the next day no one said anything and the last day i woke up and realised i shouldn't be doing this. The only reason why i have changed my mind to do this role is because there's no point in staying for the whole summer being a loner by your parents and this is related to my goal as a Music Teacher (which may not happen since i have decided i'm a loner for life)

I'm sorry it feels like i'm having a breakdown when i'm typing these stuff but since February i have not been well and i feel September will be the time to cut everyone of my life (including my family).

*mega virtual huggle*
If no one says anything to you, did you not think that they might just be as shy even though it doesn't seem like it, maybe they are waiting for you to do the talking.
If you want to become a music teacher, then become one. The only thing holding you back is yourself darling.
I think what you need is friendship and love as cliche as it sounds.
Original post by Anonymous
I like this.

Yes it is draining, just worrying what people think. I think i'm now at that stage where i don't give a **** about anyone. I just have to accept i'm socially inept and i have always been since i was 10 years old.

I'm defo going to be sleeping with escorts to help me and start smoking weed because without these, how can i cope with life? I've been drinking since i was 16 but now i'm going to do often so that i forget about this mess i've done for a decade.


Be carefull with the weed, it can mess with some people, that goes for the alcohol too. It definitely helps to alleviate anxiety but you can become dependant on it and that can bring more problems. I'd suggest using it in moderation. Doing it without these is harder, but in my opinion, the fruits are greater
Original post by Mancini
You seem really angry lots of pwnt up frustration you need to find a way of using that energy positively. I understand it must be tough if your own family put you down as-well , however, don't make decisions in anger and try and make friends no point coming out of uni the same person. I understand it's tougher for you because of anxiety but there are many in a worse situation so try.

Not sure why we had to know about the escorts really guess it's just part of you expressing yourself .

Edit: Reading some of your replies to people I don't think your problem is simply about yoy being in introvert. Many people are and get on, you just sound really low confidence and probably also depressed because of the whole situation.


Saw the edit, was going to write something meaningful

Look, i understand this, in fact, i'm going to write a full story of why i'm like this
Original post by Anonymous
I like this.

Yes it is draining, just worrying what people think. I think i'm now at that stage where i don't give a **** about anyone. I just have to accept i'm socially inept and i have always been since i was 10 years old.

I'm defo going to be sleeping with escorts to help me and start smoking weed because without these, how can i cope with life? I've been drinking since i was 16 but now i'm going to do often so that i forget about this mess i've done for a decade.


Surprisingly I found that weed makes me more anxious (I still smoke it though, just on my own when I can relax), depends who's using it though, I guess. I've been drinking since I was around 14 (I'm nearly 17 now) and more recently I've started drinking on my own. Hell, I've went through about 400ml of Writer's Tears whisky since Saturday making a bunch of Irish coffees. Definitely helps me to relax (and write) and I'd recommend it. Just don't go overboard. You sound like you've been doing a lot of self-loathing recently (join the club) but you don't want to end up drinking yourself into hospital, or worse.

It is so draining thinking about everyone else, though, you're right. We spend far too much of our lives trying to please people who don't matter. It's forced on us by society and I've been doing my best to overcome that fact. Now I just do my best to not give a ****.
Original post by Anonymous
I like this.

Yes it is draining, just worrying what people think. I think i'm now at that stage where i don't give a **** about anyone. I just have to accept i'm socially inept and i have always been since i was 10 years old.

I'm defo going to be sleeping with escorts to help me and start smoking weed because without these, how can i cope with life? I've been drinking since i was 16 but now i'm going to do often so that i forget about this mess i've done for a decade.



Smoking weed doesn't help, just makes the problem worse, no one can help you until you decide to help yourself.
Original post by EmperorPowerMan
As someone who is an introvert and also comes from an overtly extraverted culture (I'm assuing so as you are Nigerian) I understand your pain. You just have to except your family will never understand you and in their minds, introvertness is completely alien, frightening and to them, sad. I suggest you pay NO heed and do not care for what they think, just go forward and assure your self that you are NOT a freak and your social anziety is not your fault. Like some else said here, dont give any ****s about what ANYONE thinks. You are victim of circumstance, you did not choose to be introverted, you did not choose the social anxiety, you were given a bad set of cards at the start of your life. But you can;t just think on this and dwell in self pity, you have to except those flaws and work on them in anyway you can. Being introverted is not bad, but I understand how the social anxiety can destroy, many people will automaticallly sense it and reatc with revulsion, it is just the way humans are unfortunately. So deal with your anxiety, meds if you have to but I'd personally suggest trying to do it by excercising, keeping fit and just spending time outside, even if alone. Meds can have side effects and its better for your mind to not be dependant on anything. Don't give up and good luck, do your self a favour and try at Uni

I like this :biggrin:
Reply 17
If your main problem is making friends you should really work on that , improve social skills everything else you mentioned won't really improve you as a person and your life. They would just be temporary bandages not a solution and you will find yourself in the same or worse emotional state at some point but good luck in doing your best to be a happier person.
This has been a problem since 2005 but since 2011 (when i failed my gcse's) i lost the plot

I went to one of the best schools in London and my senior teachers forced my parents to do sixth form with them, i told the teachers, i will not have friends with anyone in the school as everyone will be in college. They said fine 'do a btec in college alongside with us'. So i did but i was right as i had no friends in sixth form and not even in the college i went. The Headteacher was disgusted i was allowed to be in the sixth form and the last he saw me, he called me 'a gangster' :frown:.

From then it was a struggle with college as no one liked me, i was socially outcasted and my attendance was poor. They kicked me out because apparently i told the tutor 'i wanted to leave' which wasn't true hence i'm suspicious that one of the students have tried to get rid of me through false discussions.

From there i would hop from one college to another. Then i would do jobs with managers shouting at me and sacking me and colleagues finding me weird. I would also hear my ex friend trying to sabtoage my life (an he still does to this day) telling people behind my back i'm a loser yet he likes to greet my parents since his cousin lives in the same area as me. Had another ex friend who was maybe schizophrenic or autistic (idk) and is the cause of my anxiety. He would bully me and rob me - its ironic because he was also bullied too.

The relationship with my parents will never work. My mum still smacks me at age 20, my dad is a psychopathic bully and my kid brother continues to show signs of violence.

It's all this that i'm so angry and i end up losing my temper and smashing things and of recent fighting cyclists who don't flipping know where to ride. I did my best but now its time to call it a day and be alone forever
Original post by EmperorPowerMan
As someone who is an introvert and also comes from an overtly extraverted culture (I'm assuing so as you are Nigerian) I understand your pain. You just have to except your family will never understand you and in their minds, introvertness is completely alien, frightening and to them, sad. I suggest you pay NO heed and do not care for what they think, just go forward and assure your self that you are NOT a freak and your social anziety is not your fault. Like some else said here, dont give any ****s about what ANYONE thinks. You are victim of circumstance, you did not choose to be introverted, you did not choose the social anxiety, you were given a bad set of cards at the start of your life. But you can;t just think on this and dwell in self pity, you have to except those flaws and work on them in anyway you can. Being introverted is not bad, but I understand how the social anxiety can destroy, many people will automaticallly sense it and reatc with revulsion, it is just the way humans are unfortunately. So deal with your anxiety, meds if you have to but I'd personally suggest trying to do it by excercising, keeping fit and just spending time outside, even if alone. Meds can have side effects and its better for your mind to not be dependant on anything. Don't give up and good luck, do your self a favour and try at Uni


It's hard. Going to Nigeria for holidays makes things harder. No one understands.

I'm not going to try at uni. There's no point, i'm currently did a residential training for my camp leader job and it failed badly. People just don't like me and that is fine, i did my best but i don't want an early grave just i'm trying my best to be popular.

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