Forced to Sit Alone in Class… How Do I Handle This?
I’m in 12th grade and dealing with a really uncomfortable situation at school. Last year in 11th, I had one close friend and we used to sit together all the time, which made things easier for me since I already struggle with social anxiety. But after the new session started, she suddenly began sitting with someone else and didn’t really give me a clear reason. Now I’m mostly alone in class, and it’s really affecting me — I even had to go home one day because I felt too overwhelmed and embarrassed.
I’ve tried talking to other classmates before, but I often feel ignored or left out, and it’s really hard for me to keep trying again and again. There’s one girl who usually sits alone, so I’m planning to sit with her just so I’m not completely by myself, but I still feel awkward and worried about being judged, especially during recess and sports periods when I don’t have anyone.
Has anyone gone through something similar? How do you deal with being alone at school without it affecting your confidence so much? And how can I handle the awkwardness of trying to sit with someone new when I already feel embarrassed?