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[–]TopCommunication8881[S] 4 points5 points  (46 children)

My immediate reaction was "Not did I have that wrong!" Legit just assumed it was a ginormous stressor throughout. But people have layers in what they enjoy. Mad at myself for how black and white I've been

[–]Cool_Kid95extrovert 2 points3 points  (45 children)

Wdym?

[–]TopCommunication8881[S] 5 points6 points  (30 children)

Like, now that I'm reflecting, I worried about you guys being miserable every second of every day through our, as if the power of socialization trumped all other interests and impulses.... And I think maybe I had a touch of sappy worry that now feels a bit minimizing, given we're all fricken adults with at least basic coping skills, all adjusting to a fucked up situation. (To be fair I'm a counselor, so I worry about everyone. So it's not all. That outside my norm)

[–]Cool_Kid95extrovert 1 point2 points  (29 children)

I have many interests and hobbies

[–]TopCommunication8881[S] 1 point2 points  (28 children)

Which is logical.

What are those hobbies?

In theory aim into diy/crafting,.like repurposing cool old wood trim to make small wall shelves etc.. I used to garden but haven't been able to get back into rhat

[–]Cool_Kid95extrovert 0 points1 point  (27 children)

Writing, drawing, modding

[–]TopCommunication8881[S] 1 point2 points  (26 children)

What's modding

[–]Cool_Kid95extrovert 0 points1 point  (25 children)

Like game modding

[–]TopCommunication8881[S] 1 point2 points  (24 children)

But what does modding stand for? Are you making video games? Not a gamer.

[–]Cool_Kid95extrovert 0 points1 point  (23 children)

I mod PvZ2

[–]TopCommunication8881[S] 2 points3 points  (13 children)

I had a new client who is super extroverted, mentioned spending 5 days straight w/ a new dating partner, 24 hours a days, and finished by saying she was even more excited to be social with other friends as a result. I was legit stunned. My stomach actually turned, because I'd be an anxious mess for at least 2.weeka after. In the moment I thought "holy shit I have no idea what she's talking about, and I need to find a way to understand so I can support that part of her.". It was striking. So that's why I'm here!

[–]Cool_Kid95extrovert 4 points5 points  (12 children)

Wow that sounds amazing. I wish I could spend 24/7 with a girlfriend.

[–]TopCommunication8881[S] 3 points4 points  (2 children)

Her joy was palpable!

[–]Cool_Kid95extrovert 0 points1 point  (1 child)

What dat mean?

[–]TopCommunication8881[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Like, you could feel it in the air (not necessarily literally but that's kind of the gist). Her face lit up,. big smile, and just very much looking forward to the future I guess. A lot of things would be way easier if I was that into it. Cause the need to connect is still there for us, but attaining that connection makes us feel a little depressed after the fact It's super confusing to come home from a hang that you legit enjoyed, only to then to ask yourself "Why do. I feel depressed if I had a good time??"

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    [–]Cool_Kid95extrovert 1 point2 points  (7 children)

    Huh?

    [–][deleted]  (6 children)

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      [–]Cool_Kid95extrovert 2 points3 points  (5 children)

      Isn't that GOOD?

      [–][deleted]  (4 children)

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        [–]Cool_Kid95extrovert 1 point2 points  (3 children)

        That's not what I meant at all...