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Published: 2005-07-22 17:03:50 +0000 UTC; Views: 816; Favourites: 19; Downloads: 7
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How I feel when trying to socialise. I don't know if anyone can relate to this but ~kafine s picture [link] reminded me about it.Meh. I feign bravery and outgoingness constantly, but I'm losing my abilities.
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Wow, this is exactly how most people feel amazing....
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First this made me chuckle.
Then I was like aw.
Love it anyway. ^^
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I just looked at it again. Still love it.
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I have social anxiety disorder, and situations like those really, really upset me. 
I think it's hurtful when people don't let others join in when it's quite obvious they're just trying to be friendly... you can say random things in my conversation any time you like
I think if I'm talking with friends, there is always room for one more person.
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I have high anxiety and severe depression. I always feel like this all the time even at devmeets, even when they're my own.
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I have depression and anxiety too, so I kinda know how you feel... I think you're such a friendly and charming person, and I really enjoy meeting you. I was so nervous at the meet on Saturday that I was shaking and felt nauseous at first... and when I first started my gym I got so scared I burst into tears the moment I got home! D:
I don't think it's very nice to feel left out and uninvolved, so I truly empathise. Apparently my SA is rooted in a fear of being "left out" and disliked, and I know how rotten it can make you feel. But people really love you on here, so (I know it's hard) but at least know we think you're fabuloso!
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it's amazing how profoundly your little strip here has brought home such an excruciating experience. i smile in the middle of it, because i thought it would turn out happy, then my smile faded. all too familiar, this.
i'm sure by now you've garnered enough comments to know that you're not the only one who feels this way. that's one nice things about dA, i feel surrounded by people who are, in a way, as freaky as i am.
i'm very impressed. you've captured the essence of the human condition in six frames.
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I think it is for a lot of people.
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oh man, this is so me...man i hate when that happens
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yeah, It doesn't happen to me as much as it used to but I still hate it when this happens from time to time.
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wow, so simple and yet so true 
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So simple, and yet everyone can relate to it. Welldone you!
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AAWwwwwwww Helen 
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you've.. done it all too well..! That's such a sad feeling that it's almost cruelly funny.
Sometimes it feels like people were trying to alienate you of something they have, as if you weren't worthy of their inner circle... and even if you're listened to, taken in, it can still feel very meaningless if the conversation is somehow shallow and forced...
It's very different in a laid-back chat, where to feel welcomed and equal, sometimes even interested in. Sometimes all is just smoothy natural, hope it would come more easily always. When it doesn't I think I shun really effectively. But that's all normal. Hopefully you don't stress too much about it..! There are so many kinds of people that finding soulmates is eventual. Think so.
(hem, still not running out of thoughts, sorry for the long talk! 
If I notice I'm pulling an act, and hate myself a bit, it's disappointing. u_ยดu It's just stupid feeling as the clueless one. Self-conciousness sucks!! *hammers it to mush*
But cheers for you darlink, this was kind of a touching surprise in the midst of theses submissions, and a pithy demonstration. Way great subject to draw! I seldom get so thought-sparked by pics, and most of us must recognize that.
the name fits it too... socializing sounds so stiff, heh
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Thank you so very very much for the comment, ducky
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Although visually, I still think you covered it soo clearly. I'm amazed how well it could be crystallized with that "minimalistic" style.
it's spiffy when communication works
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heh heh that reminds me of the honda "Isn't it nice when things just... work." slogan. I rarely use this "Cluedo Player" and I originally only drew this 'cause my friend couldn't understand the way I felt, but I liked it enough to submit it. Thankies again
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honda, agh, hah *roll* those and commercial tunes stick in my head forever, and curse it when I start using them as truths of life or something. But, said with gritted teeth, that's true... easiness makes life easy *hope i don't think i that was a wise statement*
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Wow, the poor fellow in your drawing looks so rejected ;_____;
You're not alone in this aspect- I get shunned very often as well (comeeee, join ussssss, we are the rejectssssss. We shall form a new social group togetherrrrrr)
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Yay! Social Rejects! Go us!
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That happens to everyone though Helen. And if the people you try to socialise with have that attitude, then it most probably be a waste of time knowing them anyway. When you start uni next year, everyone is in the same boat. Nobody knows anybody, and socialising is waaaaay easy, trust me.
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that's so sad!! :/ you seem to handle yorself confidently in social situations I've seen you in... I can't imagine you having a problem! :/ 
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Awww thankies
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It feels like you drew me... It's horrible when it's like that, isn't it.
The whole mango thing comes from what I do when I'm faking being comfortable in a social situation... Random stuff leaks out. The people at my college thought I was absolutley insane because it happened so often.
In fact... those two mean people in your drawing remind me very much of my two college "freinds".
*takes a chainsaw to the two mean people*
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Same. I feign confidence and I say something really random, trying to share something that I found momentarily amusing and no one gets it, they stare at me as if I've insulted them or something.
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I know exactly how you guys feel...
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