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posted by
theinnkeepersdaughter
on December 9, 2004 at 12:22 AM
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Totally empathise with your situation.
My problem is that I don't find enough places to mix with others, so when a social occasion occurs either I withdraw into my inner self (what I consider my normal reaction) or I become the driver of a dozen different conversations, all at the same time (especially if I haven't had a cigarette for a number of hours).
posted by
L.E.Gant
on December 9, 2004 at 12:07 AM
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I feel this...
I have a transient disorder that acts as a mental minefield. Sometimes I will become uncomfortable before a social situation to the point that I will not participate and I will exhaust my avoidance repertoire in order to delay my arrival as to minimize my own discomfort. Other times, I will be charismatic, humorous, and seek out the same social environ. I will go out of my way to find friends or places to go just to alleviate the need to be around others. I feel like I am playing cognitive black jack...my mood depends on the hand I'm holding. Sometimes I have to bluff my way through. Good thing I have a good poker face.
posted by
Diversion4u
on December 8, 2004 at 10:56 PM
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