<p>Hi guys, sorry I haven’t updated! I didn’t realize this thread had been posted in again.</p>
<p>@celcius_233: Thanks, now I wish you went to my school!</p>
<p>@sleepyman: Yeah, I think I may end up trying the dining hall when I know it won’t be that busy. And yes, in college it is different in that no one cares about whether or not you are alone. Unfortunately, that’s both a blessing and a curse, since no one can really judge who is alone for the time being, or if they’re “really” alone.</p>
<p>@thermo1: Haven’t seen a counselor yet, unfortunately, but I’m settling into a routine at the least. Not much has changed, but I’m more comfortable with the day-to-day workings of college life.</p>
<p>@legendofmax: Nope, unfortunately I don’t. I made this account when I was but a hopeful high school sophomore!</p>
<p>@wd40ispotent: Thanks for sharing what the long-term ramifications could be. I’m hoping I can get to a counselor at least before the end of September. I do see a psychiatrist occasionally (my next appointment is before Thanksgiving) for ADHD meds, but she hasn’t been too helpful in this area.</p>
<p>@wutangfinancial: Thanks for responding! I’ve definitely done exposure therapy before, and though it works in some way (if I’m exposing myself to social situations, then I’m going to be perceived as more outgoing than I am and probably gain more friends), at the end of the day, I still freak out about social situations. I’ve definitely been in more social situations lately, though, as my honors program has been doing a lot of team-building exercises that kind of force me into conversation. I’m not getting any friendships out of it, but the interaction’s a nice reprieve.</p>
<p>Thanks again for all your responses! I appreciate your support!</p>