<p>I’ve been in that situation before… Without a display of emotion (tears) or some way to visualize your distress (poor grades), people just don’t take you seriously, so I’ve learned. Once things get better, I think it’s best to start wearing your emotions on your sleeve, before they spiral out of control into a rut. Normal people have emotions and talk about them. For instance, they’ll complain about something they don’t like or be excited when something positive is anticipated.</p>
<p>My question for you is, how exactly do you hope these people are going to help you? What are your expectations?</p>
<p>Do you equate “social intelligence” with charisma? Personally, I think self-confidence and loss of inhibitions are how to become socially successful. It’ll surprise the hell out of you how easily you make friends and conversation, and how MUCH people really like you, when you’re on ecstasy. If social intelligence was truly to blame, drugs couldn’t magically change that. Also, I think depression clouds up your mind and makes conversation a chore. Even when I’m naturally happy, conversation just flows…</p>
<p>But normally, I’m in the same boat as you… (like right now, for instance…)</p>