[30F] [Friendship] Girl, Interrupted

30/M/EST

You seem like a mirror image of myself, only that you're female. I haven't suffered from any form of PTSD that I can think of, nor an eating disorder. However, anxiety and depression are definitely something I understand. I can't stand public places or being surrounded by people. I left high school to go into homeschooling at the age of 15 due to the anxiety of being around groups of people after years of bullying in public schools. I never managed to educate myself beyond the basics and even now my skills in math and science wane.

I do spend a lot of time reading, but it's mostly news or manga. Video games are my biggest hobby. I absolutely love them and have been playing video games since I was 4 years old. Despite not liking being around people, I don't hate the outdoors and do love frequenting my local parks and river trails when I can. I am not sure if I am nostalgic for the '90s or not. I prefer to think about the time before I was born. I am always curious about how it was in the late-'70s and through the '80s. I am a big fan of classic muscle cars and old rock music, but I'll listen to almost anything.

My personality type is INTP. This typically leads to me appearing cold towards others when I am actually kind and just don't know how to start a conversation. I daydream and over-think a lot. Always a "what if" scenario to be had in my head, and it hurts me socially. Fearing rejection, my self-esteem and courage plummet through the floor as I go through all the negative outcomes in my mind. Sorry for the essay, but if I interest you at all, just send me a private message.

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