Social Anxiety Support

steelmyhead · 09-24-2009, 01:44 PM

It's been like this all my life. Teachers in early elementary school used to use me as a "buffer" because they would sit me in between two friends to stop them from talking. I was reminded of this again today when I was in line at a school career fair... ughh... Sometimes I'll just ask them if they want to switch seats (if in a class) or trade places in line. I just can't stand the pressure, and I usually just end up bogging down the conversation... ah well. life goes on.

Phoenix87 · 09-24-2009, 01:53 PM

I hear ya... I used to be the "buffer" in school as well.

I just roll with life as it hits me in the face, eventually it's not so painful... Yet it always seems to hurt me one way or another.

09-24-2009, 01:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
steelmyhead Status: punch it, chewie! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Southern California Gender: Male Posts: 1,024	I hate being the quiet person in between two talkative people It's been like this all my life. Teachers in early elementary school used to use me as a "buffer" because they would sit me in between two friends to stop them from talking. I was reminded of this again today when I was in line at a school career fair... ughh... Sometimes I'll just ask them if they want to switch seats (if in a class) or trade places in line. I just can't stand the pressure, and I usually just end up bogging down the conversation... ah well. life goes on. __________________ The trick is to experience, not anticipate.

09-24-2009, 01:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Phoenix87 Status: Proudly 100% Canadian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Gender: Male Age: 23 Posts: 347	I hear ya... I used to be the "buffer" in school as well. I just roll with life as it hits me in the face, eventually it's not so painful... Yet it always seems to hurt me one way or another. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good. When in doubt, mumble. I **ing Love to Cuddle! You can't have Manslaughter, without 'laughter.' Don't bother me... I'm wasting potential! FACEBOOK**