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Dan8985

hi there 

i having a problem with masking and am not sure how to lower this mask and make it easier for me to be me 

in was wondering if anyone had any useful tips to help me get more of an understaning how to lower my mask

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  • When I mask I do perfect eye contact and no stimming, I look normal but am exhausted after. I've discovered this year when I'm unmasked (not by choice but stress cracking the mask)  I don't talk to people I generally look about 90 degrees away from them at a wall or window and my leg bounces around like crazy.  The difference is so stark it's scary.

    So I'll probably always have to mask to some degree, but I'm thinking if I can do something with my hands (like play with a fidget toy in my pocket) and give myself more breaks from eye contact maybe I can dial my anxiety down a bit. Hopefully this is a good way to do it (though not tried it yet).

  • in reply to Cinnabar_wing

    Thinking about that, it's funny that I then find phone calls equally hard. Somehow not having a person to not look at is more stressful? Go figure! Sweat smile

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