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Hi everyone, I have sort of a situation. There is a boy in my class and he has severe social anxiety. He says people laugh at him and say he’s overweight, and has no friends. My friends and I feel really bad for him, but don’t know what to do. I really want to help him, because in class, if the teacher calls on him to read something, he slouches down and won’t speak for like 5 straight minutes. One time he even cried. I need some input on how to help him! When he is called, I say to him “you can do this” and “Just read it, and everything will be fine” but it doesn’t work.
I appreciate it.
@Admins, please feel free to share advice as well.
Well, to start, you and your friends can be his friends. Try to involve him in your conversations and activities. I think other Chatterboxers will have some good suggestions, too.
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submitted by AutumnArtist (A.A.), age 13
(February 6, 2018 - 4:35 pm)
(February 6, 2018 - 4:35 pm)
I know how you feel! I have a friend who's kind of like that, kind of slouching and crying a lot. I don't really know how to help her, but my friends are her friends, and she seems happier when she's with us, so I would advise you to try and befriend him! Also, I'm kind of SUPER shy, and half of the days I eat lunch with people one grade older than me. Mostly, people ignore me, so I don't talk at all, and am silent the whole time. It's kind of boring, and not at all what I'd like my lunch to be. However, I really like when someone talks to me and tries to start conversation, even if I do shrug and say nothing. Why don't you try to talk to him? Even if he's being super quiet, that does not necessarily mean he doesn't want to talk. Maybe he is just shy. Also, you could try to act normal around him. Don't make him feel like you're treating him specially, or differently. That will just make you friendship seem fake. Good luck! I hope you succeed in helping the boy!
(February 12, 2018 - 9:51 pm)