Do you consider yourself to be a people person? I'm not. I shy away from meeting new people, and being around people that I know can often be tiring.

I don't know if I would classify myself as a people person. I enjoy being around people, but I also enjoy my alone time just as well. Sometimes I will be around people and having a good time and the next moment I do not want to be there and I have to fake my way through or just leave ?????

I feel like I am a people person, but having anxiety.. things get a little strange. I get really shy and kind freak out around people. So really, I feel like my anxiety holds me back quite a bit, because if I didn't have it, I know I'd be more outgoing.

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-Brittany Brydahl

I am definitely not a people person. I feel okay around people, but I do not talk much and I won't go out of my way to meet new folks. I prefer to watch and listen.

Yeah I've always been aloof but when I definitely know the person I'm really noisy and makes them always laugh. I also don't have too many friends out here because I rarely go out and socialize. But I have tons of friends online that I haven't even met personally.

I don't go out and try to meet new people, either, although at times that does have an appeal to me. I don't know a lot of people, and the people that I do know, I only consider them casual acquaintances.

I don't think I'm a people person. I'm more of an introvert. I enjoy staying at home. I shun away from parties and I don't like loud people. I enjoy quite evening night outs with a few friends only.

I really hope my meds can get me back in the right direction and as outgoing as I have been in the past!!

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-Brittany Brydahl

I wouldn't rely just on meds, I think you are stronger than that Brittany!

Can you pinpoint what exactly makes you uncomfortable when you are around people? Or what happened in the past to change you from an outgoing person to a more reserved one? Sorting it out might help. When you know the enemy, you know how to fight it.

Me too, many people say that I should go out and get some sunlight lol because they rarely see me outside the house.

I'm not just giving up by resorting to meds. I have been working on fixing things for years, went to therapy and was talking with my doctor. They all believe it's something chemical in my brain and I'm sure it is. I'm on a very low dosage, so it's not that big of a deal

I was on my pills for a few months and then came off them to see if they really changed me that much, and OMG it was terrible. I think I may stay on them the rest of my life, because I just don't feel normal when I'm not on them. My brain just doesn't understand simple things and is going 1,000 miles per hour.

My mom didn't treat me very well growing up and I was forced to take care of everything that she should have. I never got to have a normal childhood. I guess, I just feel like everyone's eyes are on me and I get really shaky, sweaty and nervous.. I feel dizzy and out of my body.. it's strange. I try to talk myself out of it, but it's not as simple as that. The pills have saved my life I feel like me again.. I think over the years, things built up and I just kinda snapped..

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-Brittany Brydahl

It sounds like you are doing well Brittany, trying to deal with years of hardships. I can understand how it all builds up and adds up, especially when someone is so young. Growing up in a difficult home is something that might affect a person for life. Keep on going! You're on the right path.

I used to be a people person for sure. My jobs have always needed me to be around people, going out on work functions, wining and dining the clients etc.

Now I am totally the opposite. I feel rather uncomfortable around new people and am always affriad of saying something stupid. I am much happier being with people that I already know.

I guess you could call me shy, but I don't think that's a very accurate description of my personality although it's true that when people call the house, I always let someone else answer it, and when there's a knock at the door, I run up stairs.

I can relate to you there. Being forced at work to be around people can really make you just wanna get away from them. I just got so tired of people lying and stealing from Fred Meyer. I was just sick of people for a while and on my days off wanted to stay away from the general public lol. Now, I'm fine with working online and talking only to cool people like everyone here lol

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-Brittany Brydahl

Ah too much socializing is tiring. I've been there done that when I was in college. Now after graduation I couldn't even hear any news from them not even my bff's. >.< My hubby never rans out of visitors everyday while I got none all the time.

I am not a people person.. I like to be around the people i closely know.. I feel really uncomfortable in a crowd of any social gatherings.. But now i am working on mingling with everyone around..because My mom hates this attitude of mine being aloof and is trying to improve my ways and teach me how to adjust with people and all. She says that smiling is the best way to start off..