The Never Ending Cycle

[FallingPhoenix]

Do you find yourself falling into the cycle of shutting down too much when you meet people only to regret it later and then compensating by being overly open and then kicking yourself for being overly clingy or stupid? It’s a rather sick game I have a habit of playing when I’m around peers.

 

[Vancouver]

Yep, and I figured out a way to trick the system. Every time I feel myself falling into the analytical process, I just divert my attention. It's senseless to tell yourself to stop thinking about it, so simply think about something else. Somehow, it works.

Oh, and you know what's weird? Nobody else cares. Once you can see it all through their eyes it gets easier and easier to just be yourself. I still openly admit I'm a little stupid at times. Somehow it doesn't bother me anymore!