May 13, 2021

I'll try to to use that technique, but I also have anxiety and I think a lot about what others may think even though I don't want to do it, and most of my thoughts are negative.

And if someone needs comfort, just follow your heart. Give advise only if asked and don't talk aboit yourself. Let them talk, offer them water and a paper towel and be there for them. That is often enough.

I have autism and had to adapt over the years. I have a valid technique that helps with being social. Treat any social interaction like a level of a video game. Sometimes you have sidequests and sometimes you have bosses. Gather social skills for points and if the situation goes by without a mistake, you passed the level and gained the social skill. For example, you are walking somewhere and someone you know only by face comes towards you and starts a conversation. You goal for this level is to not let them know you don't know their name and seem interested in them at the same time. Once you say goodbye, the level is done and you review your aquired skills. This has worked wonders for me and I can proudly say, I am doing an internship that revolves around being with people all day. You can do it!