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.

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  • 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. 

    With the British weather, why not get a cute umbrella (see if she has any print on her bag / phone cover etc) and help her stay dry in the rain.

    Is she sporty? Maybe get a water bottle with carry handle.

    You could always break the barrier and speak to her - ask her what she wants and it may 1) get her a present she wants and 2) make a new friend.

  • Lolol IKR the weather defins warrants a umbrella LaughingLaughingLaughing 

    She is sporty so I did consider getting her something like sport socks cause I seen she wears them during PE.

    I thought of asking her but you know I haven't actually spoken to her properly at all this year and she doesn't really say much either just hi and bye. I wonder if she's got autism as well I have thought of asking but so far I just say hi.Joy

    I had maths with her this afternoon and guess what still not able to talk to her. My social interaction skills are abysmal lololol. I would love to be friends with her though but I don't know how to do it and strike up a convo.

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  • Lolol IKR the weather defins warrants a umbrella LaughingLaughingLaughing 

    She is sporty so I did consider getting her something like sport socks cause I seen she wears them during PE.

    I thought of asking her but you know I haven't actually spoken to her properly at all this year and she doesn't really say much either just hi and bye. I wonder if she's got autism as well I have thought of asking but so far I just say hi.Joy

    I had maths with her this afternoon and guess what still not able to talk to her. My social interaction skills are abysmal lololol. I would love to be friends with her though but I don't know how to do it and strike up a convo.

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