Martha Howard

@whitelion498919

Melbourne, Australia Joined Jan 2026

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Martha Howard

@whitelion498919 · Jan 11, 2026

Yasemin Toraman

@whitegorilla267316 · Jan 11, 2026 10:08 am

Why do I feel socially stuck outside of school?

Hey, I could really use some advice. It’s been a while since I’ve hung out with friends, and I’ve noticed that outside of school I struggle a lot with conversation. It feels like there’s just nothing to talk about, even with people I know well.
There’s also a girl I like, and the only time I really have a chance to talk to her is on the school bus. But by the end of the day I’m usually exhausted and already stressed, so I avoid it. I keep overthinking everything, worrying about being awkward, annoying, or getting rejected, and I end up creating worst-case scenarios in my head that stop me from doing anything.
I feel like my own thoughts are what’s holding me back. Has anyone dealt with this before? How do you stop overthinking and take small social steps without burning yourself out?

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