Published on 12, July, 2020
On reflection, I think this problem has defined much of my life since childhood. To the point where even now in my late 30s I struggle with interviews, shops or even speaking up infront of family members who often make fun of anything that might give rise to some poor excuse for humour.
Feeling this to such an extreme level, is this normal, does this happen to you? How do you cope with situations where the attention is directed and you, your work, or your life?
is it normal ? ---- for autistics its pretty common but your level is at the extreme end. for example you should be ok with family members ( mostly )
I think you need help with socialising (As do I ! )
How I cope with attention on me ---- i suffer from this,,,, so i cant give u advice apart from "Relax". I mean practise relaxation techniques ( usually breathing techniques ) to relax and then apply them just before any such occasion. If it gets too much withdraw/ go to the loo apply relaxation technique and return to try for a short period. Repeat making the time of interaction longer and longer.
if you are are making people laugh ----- thats a good thing people see you as fun/positive and they are relaxing in your presence ( I hope )