Well, Basically im 17 and left school last year (Took a gap year) and socially my life has fallen to peices ever since.

To tell you the truth i dont really understand it, And this is my last resort.

When talking with people over msn/phone, Im perfectly confident and would be persieved to be a funny, Nice guy. But talking in person i feel edgey and withdrawn, I know people would like me if i could only show them the real me, The words are in my head but for some stupid reason i just cant let them out.

Its always been this way regarding women, Once again if theres a distance i get along with girls brilliantly. But in person im a bit of a wreck, And i cant for the life of me figure out why.

At first i assumed it was because i never really liked the way i looked, So i spent time running & working out. I have no issues with my appearance any longer, So this cant be the cause of my crippling shy-ness.

If anyone here has/is going through something similar to this, I'd really apreciate some advise as to why i act this way and how i can get my confidense back, And become myself once more.

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Im from england, So i suppose thats not really much of an option is it?

Well I guess I can say I'm kind of going through something like that..Let's just say I haven't had a girlfriend in over a year, and I don't think I look that bad. It just takes time, and I know you hate to hear this, but taking a "gap" year in high school probably screwed up your college chances, and it probably took a huge deduction in your social life.

It's not hard getting back on track, but it isn't easy. My advice: Call up one of your friends, get hangin' out with him, and once you get the hang of chillin' with your buds, you'll get the confidence to talk to different people in person.

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FALCON PAAAAAAAAAWWWWWNCH!!!!!!!!

I'm in england, And english colleges are a doddle. Already been accepted for a college next term.

Lol, Unfortunately i only have one friend who i'd even consider talking to nowdays. As its became evident the rest of them are assholes ^^.

Well, I'm telling you, it wasn't the best idea to skip a year of school

But then, go make friends! Everybody starts out with no one to talk to, and they find tons of people to hang out with. Go to the movies with this friend, hang out with his friends, get out, and have fun. Your young, and you deserve a good time!

What does this do? This helps you gain confidence to make even more friends. And trust me, when you go to college, you'll make more friends than you know to do with. Just trust yourself, and don't be a coward, and you should be fine!

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Actually, it is, considering the US military accepts non-citizen recruits from all NATO nations and a select few other allied nations.

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I guess, Im just being a bit of a pussy about all this. I've had opportunities to slip back into the social loop of things, But dodged around them.

I was invited to a house party this coming friday, Which i wasnt going to turn up to.
I think i will do now, Ty.

Well thats good, just a warning, they're will be drinking, smoking, and illegal stuff. So do your best not to get yourself in to TOO much trouble.

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