Anxiety with buying presents

This is probably my least fave part of Christmas the buying presents.

I never know what to buy people. The presents I normally buy end up forgotten about or thrown away later on the next year, I think people think I forgot I bought it but I don't I always remember. The only person who keeps what I buy is my father. I normally get him records and he seems to really appreciate it.

Everyone else gets rid so I guess I don't buy what they like.

This year at school we've got secret Santa again! Well early as usual but I appreciate the earlyness as I don't have any idea what I'll be getting for Talis (girl in my class) I know nothing about her and what she likes. We sit together in some classes but I still don't know about her. 

I hate present buying. The whole idea makes me anxious and I've not got any of my family a single present yet either.

Parents
  • I dont like giving presents because 1, I dont know what they want, 2, What if someone gets them the same gift. I dont like recieving gifts because 1, I dont know how to respond other than an awkward thank you, and 2, what if I get two of the same and then Ill freak out because I know the other people must be freaking out, and 3, its just kind of weird to stare at people opening gifts

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  • I dont like giving presents because 1, I dont know what they want, 2, What if someone gets them the same gift. I dont like recieving gifts because 1, I dont know how to respond other than an awkward thank you, and 2, what if I get two of the same and then Ill freak out because I know the other people must be freaking out, and 3, its just kind of weird to stare at people opening gifts

Children
  • I don't like the sitting around watching people open gifts either lol it's so anxious and off putting. I like watching my older brother open his gifts though he's nearly 30 but he's so hyped for Christmas and childlike it's adorable.