[Mr_Zebra]

I think I might need therapy for some of my social issues but I don't know if its just me being dramatic and I don't want to waste my or the therapists time by talking about something that doesn't really matter... I'm a 15 year old male, I've never gone before and I'm nervous that my problems aren't a big enough deal to talk to somebody about. Here's what's bothering me:

-I am extremely paranoid that everybody hates me or thinks I'm annoying as soon as I open my mouth. I'm paranoid that everyone wishes I would just go away and leave them alone.
-I cry at least 7 times a day. I usually break down whenever I'm alone.
-I'm lonely all the time. I have good friends, but they always seem "busy". They're probably avoiding me.
-I hardly ever muster up the courage to talk to people. Even through Facebook. I can't just randomly talk to people I don't usually talk to on a day to day basis. I'm even too scared to "like" anything on Facebook, statuses, photos, even pages that have nothing to do with other people. I'm afraid people will be like "oh, he's on my newsfeed? I hate that guy." or something.
-I'm socially awkward and can't have conversations with people without feeling really out of place.
-I have very little self confidence. I don't like the way I look, sound, or act.
-I think I'm one of the meanest people I know. I can't help it, but every time I see something I dislike a *little* bit I extrapolate it to the most extreme hatred I can muster. I also have a tendency to see the worst in people, no matter how friendly I am to their face. I can always find something to hate about everybody. I can't stand this about me.
-I always criticize and point out flaws in my friends. Its almost as if I'm doing it automatically. I feel terrible about it. Maybe I'm reflecting my insecurities onto them?


I feel like therapy could help me because I think there is something wrong with me socially. I have never told anyone any of this before, so I just wanted to get some opinions. Is this the kind of thing therapists deal with? Or is it just me being a melodramatic teenager? I don't want to waste anyone's time, and I'm already embarrassed enough by myself as it is.

I'm completely serious about this question... Any advice or opinions would be great. Thank you.

[BriNicole]

I went to a therapist a few years ago. I am only 14. I had a lot of social issues. It always helps. Your definetily not being over dramatic about it either. Therapy is an awesome thing and it is offered to help you. The worst that can happen is you hating your therapist. They really do help. Find the right one, if you don't like one there are always more. Good luck. :)