I'm 18 and I literally have no friends at all. Where do I start? (holidays, cousins)
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You know, UPS is a pretty way to go, especially if you don't have any other plans currently in mind. If you can eventually get into the delivery side, the pay is good (teamsters union), and you need to deal with customers who get to know you, so it has a social benefit.
I like it so far but I kind of regret it. Maybe it would have been better for me if I got a job with a more social environment. I think they said that to get into delivery, you have to be working there for at least a year. I'm just focused on trying to get past the seasonal period into being a full-time employee. Maybe if I do actually get laid off, I can try to get a retail job.
What medication would one take for social anxiety and what effects would it have?
I'd get a medical opinion before taking drugs for your perceived anxiety as there might be an underlying problem that can be resolved.
The usual drug for such a condition would be Atavan.= Ativan: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Warnings - Drugs.com
As for job?
Ever think of joining the armed forces/coast guard?
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That sounds good. I usually don't have a problem talking to people, it's just keeping and maintaining conversations. I have no problem saying hi to someone or maybe doing something like asking a random person for directions, but going up to a random person and starting a conversation is not something that I'm really good at. I also find it easier to talk to guys than girls. I'll try to start this plan by saying hi to random people at work tonight.
Well, it would be better to target some one you are acquainted with, and compliment her on something - hair, shoes, the way she stood up to the boss, whatever. You'd be surprised at how eager she is to keep the conversation going, fishing for more compliments. Of course if it's a guy, you don't want to focus on his hair or shoes.
I'd get a medical opinion before taking drugs for your perceived anxiety as there might be an underlying problem that can be resolved.
The usual drug for such a condition would be Atavan.= Ativan: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Warnings - Drugs.com
As for job?
Ever think of joining the armed forces/coast guard?
Yeah, I have thought of joining the military. I'm interested in the Marines and Army.
Well, it would be better to target some one you are acquainted with, and compliment her on something - hair, shoes, the way she stood up to the boss, whatever. You'd be surprised at how eager she is to keep the conversation going, fishing for more compliments. Of course if it's a guy, you don't want to focus on his hair or shoes.
Unfortunately, there aren't that many women my age in my section. I think there's only one woman where I work at and she's older than I am. The hub is vastly majority male.
Unfortunately, there aren't that many women my age in my section. I think there's only one woman where I work at and she's older than I am. The hub is vastly majority male.
Yes but, you never know who knows someone else looking for Mr. Right. As you socialize with more people you will find you may meet a lot of mutual friends.
It is hard for many of us to make friends. I feel for you. Practice being friendly every day. You are on the right track, focusing on your UPS job and trying to be friendly to people there. That older woman may have a daughter your age.
I agree with many others here that college is the real solution. You would make friends and get a degree. But, I understand that's not where you are, at the moment. Maybe a year from now, re-think that. Start with one class. In the meantime, could you go visit your brother at college, hang out on campus a bit, practice being friendly, and get a feel for what it would be like? And if there is a community college near you, maybe go to a Starbucks near campus and hang out there.
Make "making friends" your project. Keep a list of places to go in your area where there may be young people, and at least once a week, on your days off, visit one of those spots. And smile. Write down where you went, how you felt, who you talked to. Keep practicing being friendly, and soon it will come more naturally.
Yeah, I have thought of joining the military. I'm interested in the Marines and Army.
When making the suggestion to join the military i was thinking a stint in the forces would do wonders for your self confidence and self esteem thereby eliminating your shyness and tentative attitude in meeting others. it also might be a benefit in acquiring a trade.
In addition to what Jambo said, it will also give you the benefit for life of VA health insurance. My wife's father would have been lost without it.
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