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Originally Posted by waves (Post 697311)

Dear Coffeegirl what a wonderful post, and great attitude!

yes, we do have to recognize achievements in small things we do... that are not so easy for us.

by nature i am fairly amicable, tend to want to be friendly, but am fearful of it at the same time. so sometimes i reach out and it is always a risk. Kay i know just what you mean... there's times people react well and it seems so natural, and then other times i've felt like a total kook - for days after. it is worse if i am holed up for a long time, and not used to dealing with people. get horribly self-conscious.

today i met a couple people's gazes by chance and they smiled at me. i smiled back briefly and then looked away... the latter being necessary to keep polite reserve between strangers. but it isn't often others smile at me spontaneously. or sometimes, they do and i can't help think they are sniggering. it did not feel that way, it felt welcoming. like they approved of my existence. i admit i am also pleased i was able to process it in a positive way, rather than feel threatened or ridiculed.

i too am grateful for everyone here that appreciates these subtle difficulties in our daily lives.

~ waves ~

(((waves)))

I'm a lot like you waves; always thinking that strangers or people in a group that I know are ridiculing me. It is something I've always felt like ever since I was a small young girl. What I'm doing is something that my therapist has asked me to do numerous times. Sometimes I fail at it, sometimes I do well with it. It depends on the day. Trying to talk to strangers- smile, etc. hold the door for another- just to do something geuine- knowing how difficult it may be due to severe shyness/insecurity.

It goes along with the BP illness. Just talking about it here shows you are making headway. That is great! It is the baby steps that count- not the Elephant ones!!!:wink:

Hang in there waves. Keep smilling and taking every day for what it is worth. You can do it!!!

Hugs

Coffeegirl

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Originally Posted by bizi (Post 696961)

thank you for sharing that!
yes these are big steps to take and seem ordinary for others.
I hate to use the word normal people because every one has mental health issues or challenges that they face it is called life....
being accepted is really important to us all.
I congratulate you in making these steps in the right direction!
good for you!
(((((HUGS)))))
bizi

I hate to use the word normal people because every one has mental health issues or challenges that they face it is called life....

Bizi you couldn't have hit it on the nail harder!!! LOL This is awesome!!!!!!!
Wish all the 'normal people' out there could just read this. It should be a headliner for all papers out in route next week for everyone on this planet to open up their brains just a 'hair'- to have some sense of consideration, kindness and no stigma'.

Wow- that says it all in what you said Bizi. It made me smile, cry and laugh all at once. Not sure if that is possible but I did.

Hugs!!

Coffeegirl

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Originally Posted by mymorgy (Post 697686)

oh wow...i would have talen that as such a compliment. what is it of?
Bobby

Celtic knot work all the way around like a necklace. I have to go back and have it shaded when I get more $$$ but it will stay black and gray.