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If this article seems super weird to you it's possible that's because you are naturally adept at socializing. For many neuro-atypical folks, remedial socialization requires tons of cognitive focus. It's why some people find social activities exhausting.


> that's because you are naturally adept at socializing

People can be bad at socializing for a number of reasons. if you're depressed it can feel like just thinking that everyone hates you and never reaching out

At least for me it gets easier when you don't think, but this guy is giving the opposite advice

I'm sure this advice might be useful to some people but it's probably the opposite of useful for many others


> I'm sure this advice might be useful to some people but it's probably the opposite of useful for many others

This is probably true of any advice.




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