Posted by just plain jane on September 11, 2004, at 18:36:30
In reply to Re: What's wrong with me? » Angela2, posted by JenStar on September 10, 2004, at 1:44:27
I have the same problem about going into a situation where most likely everyone is already there, or where I know those who are there will look at me. It can make me feel like falling apart.
However, over the years, dealing with all my "disorders", or, as my Ts and I put it, my non-normativity (izzat a word? lol) I have worked hard at defeating each individual occurence, one at a time.
I realized that, since we can only live in the moment, I needed to try to make those moments as fun as I can. So I remind myself that it is completely unimportant what other people think of me, their opinions are irrelevant. And, like me, they all have to use a toilet - the great equalizer.
Then I go ahead and waltz in and if anyone looks my way or says anything, I usually respond with something irreverent, entertaining, a little remark that may seem bold to others. In other words, I make myself confront the situation with brevity and bravery.
I always get a laugh out of it, even if no one else does. Most times there are at least smiles.
Life is too short and precious to let other people live in your head and that's what I consider worrying about what they may be thinking. (Besides, it'd be too crowded in here with them and myselves)
If nothing else, after you read this post, keep in mind there's a crazy woman named jane (me) out here who has turned her psycho-social difficulties into her own private comedy routine that just keeps getting new material.
And smile when you think of us. ;-~
Pleeeease???
just plain jane
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