Redmark Posted July 6, 2019 Posted July 6, 2019 I'm making progress doing Respawn. Ok, so now it's time to find new things to do instead of gaming. "There are 3 Types of activities", Cam says, "Mentally engaging, resting, and social" I'm pretty sure I'm an antisocial introvert, because that third one scared me when he started talking about it. I used to go to bars and nightclubs to try to be more social and it was always a disaster. When I used to work I'd go to potlucks with my coworkers and it was always an awkward mess. Now that I'm a student I've gone to various clubs and just sort of sat around. I often get the feeling that people don't like me, and they don't really want to be around me. I really want to try to get out there and make new friends, but I don't even know where I'd start. ? 1
ElectroNugget Posted July 6, 2019 Posted July 6, 2019 That's tough man. To be honest, I'm also struggling to find the right social activity to fill that gap. Have you tried going to a boardgaming club? I've really gotten into that as it's allowed me to scratch the itch a little bit, without all the destructive side effects on my time and self-control. It's also a fun way to meet other people, even girls! ? Otherwise, I think any group activity where you do something together but the challenge is more the object than socializing is probably good. Hiking, rock climbing etc. I really wanna try rock climbing sometime soon. There's a clear goal there, and it's something you will do alone to begin with, but just by being part of a club or gym you will probably meet other people and can share your love of the activity together.
dirkj3 Posted July 7, 2019 Posted July 7, 2019 Hello I went to a toastmaster meeting like 2 years ago. The problem is that I can only speak when I absolutely have to. Probably it wasn't the best step to start after being alone for a long time.
goodvibes Posted July 8, 2019 Posted July 8, 2019 A fine question. I was quite a socially awkward myself during the gaming years - still a long way to go but I have noticed after staying away from porn and games that I have become very comfortable talking to people one on one while dealing with people who knew the old me is very awkward still. I think expanding the social activities will come naturally as we progress and feel more comfortable in our own skin. I will be looking for social activities somewhere that no one knows me and who knows maybe after that awhile I will be fine socializing with people who knew me as an awkward guy. I am thinking that doing volunteer work to get contacts for my resume is my first place to start! Great question @Redmark you got my noggin thinking a little.
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