I got this question during an interview for an internship. I struggle with social anxiety and don’t have many friends, so I had to come up with something :(
I wonder what people on this subreddit would say in a situation like this. I answered that I’m very helpful and friendly. What would you say? Would you lie and say that you’re social and extroverted?
Hey folks,
Just wanted to share a quick thought: don’t run away from your fears. Try facing them you might be surprised that they’re not as bad as they seem.
For example (might sound small, but it was a big deal for me with SAD), I was really nervous about an upcoming screening call for an internship. I even considered skipping it and trying again another time. But I went through with it anyway, and honestly, it wasn’t nearly as bad as I expected and it actually might help me land my first job.
Right after the call, I felt instant relief and all the nervousness disappeared.
Sometimes the things we build up in our heads are way worse than reality.