[Blessings2You]

Did you ever feel as though you were one of the things Big Bird says "just doesn't belong"?

I'm not particularly having a pity party, and I'm not really lonely today or depressed. Just thinking about life.

Probably some kind of psychological disorder (mild, I hope!) but I think I've ALWAYS felt like the odd one out, even when I was a kid. I'm a people person, talk with strangers in the produce aisle, yada yada. I've just always felt, when part of a group, as though I just don't quite fit in.

I'm not so stupid that I think we all have to be cookie cutter copies of each other, same likes and dislikes, whatever. But it's disconcerting.

Am I making any kind of sense at all??

[yeahbut]

Honestly B2U, you scare me sometimes.... I have been feeling the same way today! I was part of the Memorial Day Parade this morning and I just didn't feel like I was part of the whole group participating - this was our second year together and it didn't feel right for me. Not that I shouldn't be doing it.... I don't know how to explain it - you did a good job!

Needless to say I know just how you feel.

[Kitty]

Makes perfect sense to me, B2Y. I feel the same way, too. No particular reason that I can pinpoint, either.....

[SallyC]

I do know what you mean, B2U and I have felt that way at certain times, at certain functions....especially when I was younger.

You are not alone, Dear One..

[TwoKidsTwoCats]

I have had that feeling most of my life. I'm a people person that loves getting into conversations.... but I'm a one person at a time kind of gal. I don't function well in large groups. Even way back as a child, people often commented to my parents about how well I played by myself.

I have always had sensory overload issues... especially auditory. My hearing checks out perfect, it's just the processing in the brain that has gone haywire. I tend not to get into conversations if a group is involved because I just become the "wallflower" because I can't handle the many voices at once.

Until I was diagnosed with MS and learned all the possible things that it could affect, I just thought I was an odd ball.

[Kitty]

Originally Posted by TwoKidsTwoCats

I have had that feeling most of my life. I'm a people person that loves getting into conversations.... but I'm a one person at a time kind of gal. I don't function well in large groups. Even way back as a child, people often commented to my parents about how well I played by myself.

I have always had sensory overload issues... especially auditory. My hearing checks out perfect, it's just the processing in the brain that has gone haywire. I tend not to get into conversations if a group is involved because I just become the "wallflower" because I can't handle the many voices at once.

Until I was diagnosed with MS and learned all the possible things that it could affect, I just thought I was an odd ball.

This describes me to a "T". I think the only situation I'd be comfortable in with a group of people that's more than four is a GTG with board buddies from NeuroTalk!! At least they would understand why I can't keep up with multiple conversations!! Sensory overload is so hard to try and explain to others.

[sabimax]

one of these things is not like the other...which of these things doesnt belong.....I loved those....so hey...belonging isnt always a good thing..right...

I know what you are feeling, and I feel that way often when out and about with ppl who dont know about my sxs.....and then if I get that dazed lost look....or balance issues ...I feel lost....

but also that dont belong feeling....know we are all belonging than to something...we are the group that doesnt belong....hehe hugsss,sarah

[DM]

Hey B2~ I kind of think that we all might have a little of that feeling from time to time. I do better if I know someone in a new group of people, whether it be a meeting of some sort or just being at a gathering. (not talking about NT GTG)

If I'm in a group of people that I don't know, I feel like a fish out of water.

We went to a party once and I knew the hostess, but she couldn't spend all her time w/us obviously, so I was really uncomfortable. DH spotted some friends from work and started talking to them. Everyone else knew each other and I felt like they were all talking about me. I don't think they were, but I had that weird out of the "group" feeling.

Oh and Kelly, I'd love to meet ya at a GTG~ I have a feeling, you'd put anyone at ease. (you too B2Y)

[AfterMyNap]

Well, eventually, someone had to do it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ect-k...eature=related

[DM]

Originally Posted by AfterMyNap

Well, eventually, someone had to do it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ect-k...eature=related

LMOA!!! Now, that's funny!