I tried going outside, but I ended up just sitting on a bench alone. I had a fee brief conversations and that was it...

I tried going outside, but I ended up just sitting on a bench alone. I had a fee brief conversations and that was it. What are you supposed to do when you go out?

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if you have any trails through nature in your area i recommend those. nice to get lost in thought while walking through nature

you talked to someone? thats impressive user

Enjoy looking at the shit you can't see from your bedroom

Thanks. I have been working on my social anxiety for a few years and have made good progress. I can speak publicly infront of crowds too.

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I leave the house for four reasons
>driving lessons
>helping family with manual labour so they aren't on my back about trying to become a wageslave
>haircut
>forced to get NEETbux once every two weeks because my mother insisted I needed the money
Ideally I can cut the driving and NEETbux out eventually.

Exactly that, pal. Close your eyes, enjoy the sun on your skin, the sounds of the city, the chirping of the birds, the bigness of the sky...

Breathe in and hopefully you'll feel happier

I have a job, but I dont really enjoy that. Its not challenging, fun, or rewarding.

It doesnt feel happier. I am still separated from everyone else by invisible barriers. Its exactly like sitting in my room.

I wouldn't mind a job if it was just some shitty security work that involved me patrolling a vicinity or sitting in front of some surveillance cameras since it would save me the hassle of having to make up bullshit to the dole office instead, but it's definitely not an improvement to my current NEET life.
I don't know what job you have but if it's having to interact with normalfags for 5-6 days a week for 8-12 hours then you have my condolences.

I'm a cashier, so I just push buttons and count sheckles.

Cashier is one of those jobs I never imagined I'd like. No wonder you don't find it fun or rewarding.

pick up quests from npcs and grind exp

Life is often underwhelming, don't expect to not feel these barriers, everyone has them, except for little moments people connect with each other.

Little by little try getting out of your comfort zone. Ask someone, like a colleague to hang outside with you next time.

Hell, if you want, try speaking with old folks, that will brighten their day for sure

I'm in the exact same position as you, user. A little behind, actually, since I can't say I've had even small conversations with strangers.

I've been thinking about it a lot, though (not much else to do cooped up alone in my apartment), and I think the way to fix it is to be systematic about it. I'm still working out the details, but my plan is to set quotas and challenges for myself, eg, go to the mall and smile at 5 strangers every day for a week, start 3 small conversations with strangers in the park every day for a week, etc.

I'm hoping that eventually I'll work my way up to being able to network effectively, have full-on conversations with new people, or maybe be able to go to a bar alone, reliably meet strangers and have a fun night out. Meeting more women would be a nice bonus of course, but it's not really my main goal. Mainly I've just seen how important a wide social network is for general success in life.

Good luck, my friend. We're all going to make it.

Thats what I did. I rode the bus and talked to other passengers.

Bring a book. At worse you'll learn/enjoy, at best it might be used as a conversation starter

There might be other people in your same situation near you. When I used to be in your situation, even a little smile would make my day

Stay strong pal

Mate I'm basically doing the same thing, except i don't even talk. I like going to the park but I know it by heart now so there isn't much to do. There is plenty of artsy girls here, wish I could talk to some of them (when there is no one with them, but thats a rarity).

I think the first step is not to focus on 'talking to girls' so much. Maybe just have a conversation with some new people first, you know? Walk before you run, that kind of thing. Plus, you won't have to worry so much about finding someone on their own.

But do you talked to random people? Who and why?

>But do you talked to random people? Who and why?
I also want to know.

Yes. I got a job as a cashier rather than one where I avoid social contact and I rode the bus because I didnt have a license. I also took some classes that required public speaking at community college. After a couple years I am now at a level where it is managable.

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The sun causes sunburn though.

It's weird, I did Toastmasters a few years ago, became president of my local club. I have no problem with public speaking at all. I also don't have much problem speaking to new people in very explicitly social circumstances, like at a hostel or a small party. But the idea of starting a conversation with a random stranger is just unthinkable to me.

I think once I find a way to get over that initial weirdness barrier I'll be able to practice regularly and improve rapidly, but it's just such a weird and uncomfortable idea to me. I mean, the only people who've ever started a conversation with me in public are homeless people asking for money, evangelists who assume that because I'm sitting by myself I must be lonely enough to get sucked into their cult, or creepy old gay dudes. Maybe I'm worried that I'll be like one of those people if I talk to strangers? I don't know.