College Social Fear?

I just moved into residence in university. I live in the same city, but I thought that this would jumpstart my social life. The only friends I've had for the last 5 years made fun of me, never did anything with me, and pretty well degraded me. I stopped hanging around with them, since their degradation turned me from straight to gay. (Don't argue please, I know some don't beleive this, but it's not the point.) The very first night (right now), there is a huge party in my building, and I've NEVER been at a normal party at all. It seems very scary to me. I see bboys/girls kissing, which makes me depressed because I'm gay, but I'm really terrified right now of what this might be like. Will I learn to blend in or become comfortable after being away from normal social situations for so long? I'm very scared - please advise. (Please no counselling about sexual orientation, it's irrelevant to what I'm feeling). I just want to know about the social scene.

College Social Fear?
Just start fresh, and be different than before from the start.





What you were doing before obviously wasn't working socially, so it's time to try something else.





Oh, and kicking back a few beers to kill your nerves can't hurt either.
Reply:Just relax ...things will get better..I am sure there are other gays at that University..Don't worry you will be socializing in no time...Good Luck
Reply:Do you always have anxiety in social situations? Could be social anxiety disorder and there is medication to help you.





If it's just this new situation, remember to relax, and just be yourself.





Watch the movie 'Hitch" is has great tips...really!

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