Is it normal to have anxiety from socializing?

Sure. I know I do, and other people I know do also. I can’t socialize more than 2–3 hours before I need a break to get my energy back. Socializing and the resulting anxiety wears me out. There have been times, even recently, where I haven’t left home for weeks because it was just too anxiety-producing.

Yes, it’s common.

There are also degrees of anxiety. For example, I’m not anxious or nervous in the social situation, but I don’t particularly enjoy it. A psychologist might ask if I don’t enjoy it because I’m anxious. But I’m not sure that’s it

You mean, are you an introvert?

Or, is there something specific, that stresses you?

@MrGrimm888 I think that I am an ambivert. Sometimes I enjoy being the center of attention; While sometimes I enjoy being on my own watching YouTube and Fluther all night.

I have unexplained anxiety sometimes. I was hoping that I was on to something?

Absolutely! And it’s pretty common among us introverts. Doesn’t mean that your antisocial, though. I love being out with other people, although I do prefer a small groups over large ones. But at some point I need to have alone time to recharge as it were. It’s not abnormal at all!

That sounds normal, to me big guy.
Honestly. People mostly suck.
This world somehow gets crazier every day.

If you are introverted, then yes. Socializing is interacting with others…basically the opposite of introversion. It is something you can overcome with effort, but initially there will be discomfort.

It is more the rule than the exception.

I have unexplained anxiety sometimes.

That’s called generalized anxiety disorder – GAD.

In defense of us introverts, it should be pointed out that introverts do not care much for gossipy small talk, so they may feel uneasy when exposed to people who engage in that type of conversation.

^^ Exactly! That’s me.