Observations about this forum

lilmutegirl

lilmutegirl

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Most of the posts on here are very well articulated, yet I have a feeling that if any of us met, we'd not talk/barely talk/stammer. I know I tend to get tongue-tied, but can write very well when I am motivated to.
 
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Foxface

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You wrote that statement well, so have better social skills... I ENVY you ha ha :)

If we met, I probably would met some people, I think. Since they are similar to me, I would have more courage to meet them.
 
KiaKaha

KiaKaha

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I would be good with some people I imagine and probably not so good with others. Just because each of us are here for anxiety and social problems doesnt mean we are all automatically going to relate to each other and get along.

I can write better than I speak, but that is only because I can take the time to pause, delete, research and think about what it is I am trying to say. I am quite capable though of speaking clearly and engaging with people in the real world also. It really depends on who it is I am interacting with, how much reciprocation I get and whether or not the person I am dealing with is interested in speaking with me to begin with.

In saying that there are number of people here that I would love to meet. Especially the regulars - the ones that are kind to me, acknowledge my feelings, support me and tolerate my unbearable rants. I also like the ones who engage with me, challenge, respect and try to understand where it is that I am coming from.
 
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Foxface

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1BlackSheep said:
Uh, ok? :confused:
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Just cheering myself up. I think I got it wrong, I think it's wool. "Hit me with the wool"? No?

Heavy with the wool, I think.

Something about a little boy who lives down the lane, song reminds me of eggo walffies for some reason, always has.
 
1BlackSheep

1BlackSheep

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Aspie said:
Just cheering myself up. I think I got it wrong, I think it's wool. "Hit me with the wool"? No?

Heavy with the wool, I think.

Something about a little boy who lives down the lane, song reminds me of eggo walffies for some reason, always has.
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Ah, ok - now I get what you're thinking! It's "Baa baa black sheep, have you an wool" - lol! And no, I don't have any wool or wolves to hit you with! ::p:
 
Kat

Kat

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Yeah, I think more people on here should meet it may actually be their cure for loneliness which seems to be a predominant message on here.
 
Srijita52

Srijita52

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I think I'd be tongue tied too. I really like everyone here but I've a hard time expressing myself properly even when I'm writing.
 
Starry

Starry

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I can converse easily... as long as it is typed! I feel very little anxiety in this way now - It's one way in which I've improved greatly since I was last here 4 or 5 years ago. But face to face I am unbelievably hopeless! I will not speak unless I'm spoken to, and even then it's the bare minimum. I don't stutter, I just have difficulty saying anything at all... There are some people in my Husband's family who I have said almost nothing to except "hello" and "goodbye": His uncle understands my anxiety and so tries to make things easier by not looking at me or talking to me much... In some ways it's easier, but in others, I feel a little stupid... Still, it's better than being made to talk to people lol Though, the sad thing is I like his uncle and would love to speak with him if I had the confidence...

The first time I met my husband (who I originally met on this forum) in life I could barely look at him or say anything. I was just a nervous wreck of a human... It did wear off over a few days, thankfully... But now my husband delights in teasing me about it because he found it so "cute". He copies the body language and the way I did speak to him... There is no way I could ever pretend I don't have social phobia! so it's a good thing I'm completely open about it. Everyone I know gets told outright about it, that way they can understand why I might behave in certain ways... It takes a lot of pressure off!
 
hidwell

hidwell

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Starry said:
I can converse easily... as long as it is typed! I feel very little anxiety in this way now - It's one way in which I've improved greatly since I was last here 4 or 5 years ago. But face to face I am unbelievably hopeless! I will not speak unless I'm spoken to, and even then it's the bare minimum. I don't stutter, I just have difficulty saying anything at all... There are some people in my Husband's family who I have said almost nothing to except "hello" and "goodbye": His uncle understands my anxiety and so tries to make things easier by not looking at me or talking to me much... In some ways it's easier, but in others, I feel a little stupid... Still, it's better than being made to talk to people lol Though, the sad thing is I like his uncle and would love to speak with him if I had the confidence...

The first time I met my husband (who I originally met on this forum) in life I could barely look at him or say anything. I was just a nervous wreck of a human... It did wear off over a few days, thankfully... But now my husband delights in teasing me about it because he found it so "cute". He copies the body language and the way I did speak to him... There is no way I could ever pretend I don't have social phobia! so it's a good thing I'm completely open about it. Everyone I know gets told outright about it, that way they can understand why I might behave in certain ways... It takes a lot of pressure off!
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In many ways honesty is the best policy. :)
 
karl:-/

karl:-/

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I think kat is kinda right, it could be the cure for some peoples loneliness. All I need is my mind taken off my sweating :( getting wrapped in conversation generaly helps. Or more of an active meeting so your not just sat thinking of things to say :)

Acting a fool in the right way. Can open people up into expressing them selves....
 
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