I echo what @Rockstar24777 said. Normal is boring! But I’m sorry you had a not good time. Anxiety is no joke and being uncomfortable around people where you feel like everyone can tell only makes anxiety worse! Ug. I feel you. I’m sorry you had to go through that. I hope you are feeling better. Take a scroll thru this thread it will help!
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Hey @ItsJess I hope I didn’t come across as taking what you said lightly, I was just trying cheer you up by saying the normal thing ok? Maybe it’s my head but I wanted to make sure I didn’t make things worse. I know you’re hurting and I feel for you and am always here if you need someone to talk to. Super proud of you for opening up!!!
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Thank you! Yeah, they definitely noticed. And for people who have anxiety too… they didn’t seem to catch onto cues. Whatever, lesson learned. Work friends it is. I’ll just stay a hermit haha but yes, you get it! Anxiety sucks.
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Nah, I’m lazy
Hi friends 
I wanted to share with you an activity that was given to me in treatment years ago. Thought it might help someone who is struggling. Its called a comfort box. A Comfort box is a container where you keep a collection of items that will help you deal with stress and difficult emotions. It can be a place where you put treasured items that remind you of people, places or things that bring you comfort. I use it (or try to use it lol) when I’m down or feeling anxious especially. I try to incorporate the 5 senses into it. Here’s some things in my comfort box to give you an idea:
SIGHT
A string of battery operated string lights
Pictures of calming sceneries
Daily reflections book
TASTE
Cinnamon gum
SMELL
Lavender aromatherapy
Sage that I burn to cleanse and pray
TOUCH
Amethyst crystal
Sobriety chip
SOUND
Soothing nature sounds cd
Aboriginal drumming
Hope this helps 
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Love his grounding technique. It really works!!
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I agree with the others…normal is overrated. But I do understand about just wanting to feel ‘settled’ and okay in our skin. I get freaked out in groups sometimes too, it is okay. Lots of people have anxiety and socializing issues…likely some of them may have been feeling similarly. Hugs. 
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Thanks @CapriciousCapricorn it’s crazy how we can’t let go of things that hurt huh? I appreciate your kindness and support so much! Dumb question but is Stella your name? I didn’t see anything written below your screen name lol thank you!!!
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WOW I LOVE THAT!!! Thank you for sharing that it’s perfect!
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This one is so helpful…
Especially with my tics, it helps me so so much.
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Lol ok anonymity it is!!!
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Thanks for posting this! Totally me! 
Saw this on my fb and was amazed to try it and to realize how much tension I was holding in my body! Thought of you all and thought I would post it here
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I’ll take 2 of everything please…
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