I was at work today and decided to stay a few minutes after I got off to finish something up. I always leave as soon as I get the chance, so I suspect that my coworkers thought I was already gone. I overheard a group of them laughing. I started to listen. And realized that they were making fun of me. I have a tendency to think that people are talking about me even if there not. I have a lot of social anxiety. This time though, I heard one of them tell a story word for word about a conversation they had with me earlier that day. I ask a lot of questions at work because I am the newest and want to do a good job... and basically they were saying they would hide from me. Apparently a co worker was hiding from me, so I asked the girl in the office next to her. She told me that the other girl was at the doctor, but she was just hiding in her office so I wouldn’t see her.. they were all laughing about it. 

I just got my things and left. It’s really bothering me. I thought they were my friends, and I have never had any issues with anyone there.. I can see now that they are probably just engaging me so that they can mock me when I’m not around. I know I shouldn’t care about it.. but I just don’t feel comfortable there now. It really hurt my feelings. I like the job itself and want to stay.. I liked the people too. After this though I don’t know how I can work there knowing that people are laughing behind my back. Telling a manager isn’t an option because I’ll just go from being the laughing stalk to being the most hated worker. I thought before all this that I was actually starting to fit in... but now I just feel self conscious. I look so stupid. I guess I should just try and find a new job. Does anyone have and advise/experience dealing with this kind of thing? I just wish it didn’t bother me so bad.