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Just said goodbye to my family, now I’m alone in my accommodation bedroom, hiding because yay social anxiety! I keep hearing noises outside my room, people are talking but I’m just in my room crying my eyes out cause I’m scared... I’m actually a mess right now 😭
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Just said goodbye to my family, now I’m alone in my accommodation bedroom, hiding because yay social anxiety! I keep hearing noises outside my room, people are talking but I’m just in my room crying my eyes out cause I’m scared... I’m actually a mess right now 😭
Just said goodbye to my family, now I’m alone in my accommodation bedroom, hiding because yay social anxiety! I keep hearing noises outside my room, people are talking but I’m just in my room crying my eyes out cause I’m scared... I’m actually a mess right now 😭
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the student room family is here for you
the student room family is here for you
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Just said goodbye to my family, now I’m alone in my accommodation bedroom, hiding because yay social anxiety! I keep hearing noises outside my room, people are talking but I’m just in my room crying my eyes out cause I’m scared... I’m actually a mess right now 😭
Just said goodbye to my family, now I’m alone in my accommodation bedroom, hiding because yay social anxiety! I keep hearing noises outside my room, people are talking but I’m just in my room crying my eyes out cause I’m scared... I’m actually a mess right now 😭
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Hey, if you need anyone to talk to many of us including myself are always available.
Just throw a pm or even reply if you need me.
Just throw a pm or even reply if you need me.
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You can take your time 
Maybe wait until you think there's just one or two people outside? Instead of a whole group. Then go and say hi, don't need to get into a big long chat or anything
Maybe wait until you think there's just one or two people outside? Instead of a whole group. Then go and say hi, don't need to get into a big long chat or anything
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try and get over the flinch and just go out and stop thinking about it. wont get better until you do something about it
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Just said goodbye to my family, now I’m alone in my accommodation bedroom, hiding because yay social anxiety! I keep hearing noises outside my room, people are talking but I’m just in my room crying my eyes out cause I’m scared... I’m actually a mess right now 😭
Just said goodbye to my family, now I’m alone in my accommodation bedroom, hiding because yay social anxiety! I keep hearing noises outside my room, people are talking but I’m just in my room crying my eyes out cause I’m scared... I’m actually a mess right now 😭
Now GET OUT THERE SON!
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Hey i feel bad but really fear is an illusion. You have to understand we are all one - the same - all humans. Every single one of us has the same fears and really we dont even need them. We can allow them to be there, and let them go. Simply accept that you are fearful because it is not WRONG or BAD to feel these feelings - it simply is. Allow them and let them subside: rule number 1 whatever you resist persists. Just allow yourself to feel it in this moment, become aware of it, don't judge it or label it as bad. And take a deep breath, step outside your room:
See the first person and say "hey, can i join in?"
Thats it. Trust the process.
See the first person and say "hey, can i join in?"
Thats it. Trust the process.
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take a deep breath, step outside your room:
See the first person and say hey, can i join in?
take a deep breath, step outside your room:
See the first person and say hey, can i join in?
of course, being 6ft 3, having a wide frame and handsome face helped but still.
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thread starter hasnt replied so im hoping they left they're room and chatted to some people
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Just said goodbye to my family, now I’m alone in my accommodation bedroom, hiding because yay social anxiety! I keep hearing noises outside my room, people are talking but I’m just in my room crying my eyes out cause I’m scared... I’m actually a mess right now 😭
Just said goodbye to my family, now I’m alone in my accommodation bedroom, hiding because yay social anxiety! I keep hearing noises outside my room, people are talking but I’m just in my room crying my eyes out cause I’m scared... I’m actually a mess right now 😭
What is it you are anxious about? Lets talk it through.
Outside that door you have people who will be keen to meet you? Some of them will be a bit anxious, but in general this offer lasts about a week.
They arent going to beat you up or eat you.
They might speak to you tell you who they are and want to be friends or at least good flatmates?
I accept you are scared but please explain scared of what? Your imagination is out of control and these things are untrue.
Do you intend to hide all year?
Do you want friends?
Do you want a social life at uni?
Just go out and introduce yourself, name, you are pleased to meet them, you are a bit nervous, but you hope you can be friends and have adventured during the year.
Are you intendning to eat or drink anything?
Still time to go to the pub for a lemonade?
Order a pizza?
It might even be a pleasant experience.
What you do know is its going to look odd if you never come out to say hello, even antisocial?
Just say hi and smile, they will want to be friends.
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Just said goodbye to my family, now I’m alone in my accommodation bedroom, hiding because yay social anxiety! I keep hearing noises outside my room, people are talking but I’m just in my room crying my eyes out cause I’m scared... I’m actually a mess right now 😭
Just said goodbye to my family, now I’m alone in my accommodation bedroom, hiding because yay social anxiety! I keep hearing noises outside my room, people are talking but I’m just in my room crying my eyes out cause I’m scared... I’m actually a mess right now 😭
Saturday is time for shopping with flatmates, lunch, food shopping, exploring and cooking. Check is there are any freshers events as well.
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Did you make it out of your room?
Saturday is time for shopping with flatmates, lunch, food shopping, exploring and cooking. Check is there are any freshers events as well.
Did you make it out of your room?
Saturday is time for shopping with flatmates, lunch, food shopping, exploring and cooking. Check is there are any freshers events as well.
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Just said goodbye to my family, now I’m alone in my accommodation bedroom, hiding because yay social anxiety! I keep hearing noises outside my room, people are talking but I’m just in my room crying my eyes out cause I’m scared... I’m actually a mess right now 😭
Just said goodbye to my family, now I’m alone in my accommodation bedroom, hiding because yay social anxiety! I keep hearing noises outside my room, people are talking but I’m just in my room crying my eyes out cause I’m scared... I’m actually a mess right now 😭
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Yeah I eventually managed to leave my room after just shouting in my head “I’ve got this”! It wasn’t too scary, but everyone seems really nice so that’s made me so much less nervous. We went shopping and had some food together... It was fun! So far I’ve been kinda shy but still getting on really well with my flatmates, I’ve been leaving my room quite a bit to socialise but now I’m just taking a break for a few hours in my room cause I need some space. I’m not a drinker though and some of themselves are heavy drinkers and party people so I’m kinda scared they’ll make fun of me for not drinking... but generally it’s been fine! There’s a club tonight I’m going to... Kinda terrified because I’m so awkward and quiet, I’m scared of big crowds of people and I’m scared people might try pressuring me to buy drinks! It should be fine though, at least I left my room and for me that took a lot of mental energy.
Yeah I eventually managed to leave my room after just shouting in my head “I’ve got this”! It wasn’t too scary, but everyone seems really nice so that’s made me so much less nervous. We went shopping and had some food together... It was fun! So far I’ve been kinda shy but still getting on really well with my flatmates, I’ve been leaving my room quite a bit to socialise but now I’m just taking a break for a few hours in my room cause I need some space. I’m not a drinker though and some of themselves are heavy drinkers and party people so I’m kinda scared they’ll make fun of me for not drinking... but generally it’s been fine! There’s a club tonight I’m going to... Kinda terrified because I’m so awkward and quiet, I’m scared of big crowds of people and I’m scared people might try pressuring me to buy drinks! It should be fine though, at least I left my room and for me that took a lot of mental energy.
Try to keep the momentum and see what happens. Don’t worry, uni won’t all be as crazy as freshers week!
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Yeah I eventually managed to leave my room after just shouting in my head “I’ve got this”! It wasn’t too scary, but everyone seems really nice so that’s made me so much less nervous. We went shopping and had some food together... It was fun! So far I’ve been kinda shy but still getting on really well with my flatmates, I’ve been leaving my room quite a bit to socialise but now I’m just taking a break for a few hours in my room cause I need some space. I’m not a drinker though and some of themselves are heavy drinkers and party people so I’m kinda scared they’ll make fun of me for not drinking... but generally it’s been fine! There’s a club tonight I’m going to... Kinda terrified because I’m so awkward and quiet, I’m scared of big crowds of people and I’m scared people might try pressuring me to buy drinks! It should be fine though, at least I left my room and for me that took a lot of mental energy.
Yeah I eventually managed to leave my room after just shouting in my head “I’ve got this”! It wasn’t too scary, but everyone seems really nice so that’s made me so much less nervous. We went shopping and had some food together... It was fun! So far I’ve been kinda shy but still getting on really well with my flatmates, I’ve been leaving my room quite a bit to socialise but now I’m just taking a break for a few hours in my room cause I need some space. I’m not a drinker though and some of themselves are heavy drinkers and party people so I’m kinda scared they’ll make fun of me for not drinking... but generally it’s been fine! There’s a club tonight I’m going to... Kinda terrified because I’m so awkward and quiet, I’m scared of big crowds of people and I’m scared people might try pressuring me to buy drinks! It should be fine though, at least I left my room and for me that took a lot of mental energy.
Dont drink if you dont want and dont go clubbing if you dont want, but you can do all the other stuff. Key thing is not to alienate yourself or them by hiding. You do need to make an effort this term to establish yourself in the flat and make it feel like its a safe place for you. Its not uncommon to be home sick, but you do need to develop your social skills for the future. Having friends and not constnatly being afraid or worried will make uni and getting the most out of it much more agreeable. I would say people are most open minded now, so establish yourself in flat , on course and elsewhere, then you can take it steady rather than being left behind. As long as you respect each other it will be fine.
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Yeah I eventually managed to leave my room after just shouting in my head “I’ve got this”! It wasn’t too scary, but everyone seems really nice so that’s made me so much less nervous. We went shopping and had some food together... It was fun! So far I’ve been kinda shy but still getting on really well with my flatmates, I’ve been leaving my room quite a bit to socialise but now I’m just taking a break for a few hours in my room cause I need some space. I’m not a drinker though and some of themselves are heavy drinkers and party people so I’m kinda scared they’ll make fun of me for not drinking... but generally it’s been fine! There’s a club tonight I’m going to... Kinda terrified because I’m so awkward and quiet, I’m scared of big crowds of people and I’m scared people might try pressuring me to buy drinks! It should be fine though, at least I left my room and for me that took a lot of mental energy.
Yeah I eventually managed to leave my room after just shouting in my head “I’ve got this”! It wasn’t too scary, but everyone seems really nice so that’s made me so much less nervous. We went shopping and had some food together... It was fun! So far I’ve been kinda shy but still getting on really well with my flatmates, I’ve been leaving my room quite a bit to socialise but now I’m just taking a break for a few hours in my room cause I need some space. I’m not a drinker though and some of themselves are heavy drinkers and party people so I’m kinda scared they’ll make fun of me for not drinking... but generally it’s been fine! There’s a club tonight I’m going to... Kinda terrified because I’m so awkward and quiet, I’m scared of big crowds of people and I’m scared people might try pressuring me to buy drinks! It should be fine though, at least I left my room and for me that took a lot of mental energy.
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