Feeling overwhelmed when reaching out, does anyone else experience this?

Another part for me in contacting people is, will I be able to rid of them or will they cling to me like a limpet and be a drain on me? 

I try to think of it more like a dance.

It helps although yep, some people are a bit of a drag and physically and mentally.

Being able to disengage is a really critical skill that I wish I was better at - certainly from a work related basis.  A lot easier outside of work to do it though still troublesome as everyone has their problems it seems.

I'm not religious however I believe I read once that saints go to purgatory too!

At which point the words of the song "he ain't heavy..." spring to mind.  Hehe maudling, guilt provoking, but maybe human sentiments? 

I'm a terrible dancer!

Ah the famous Egyptian "Jeli O Na Plaee T" dance.   To do that shows especial talent!  They are telling to sit down in order to not embarrass others in comparison to you.  Under the circumstances I completely understand your modesty. TheCatWoman   :-)

You would be crying with laughter if you saw me try and dance, I went to belly dancing lessons and managed to shimmy really well, boobs moving in opposite directions, bum moving, only none of it was in time to the music, the teacher just watched me with horrified fascination. I often get asked to sit down, if I dance in public.

You would be crying with laughter if you saw me try and dance, I went to belly dancing lessons and managed to shimmy really well, boobs moving in opposite directions, bum moving, only none of it was in time to the music, the teacher just watched me with horrified fascination. I often get asked to sit down, if I dance in public.

Ah the famous Egyptian "Jeli O Na Plaee T" dance.   To do that shows especial talent!  They are telling to sit down in order to not embarrass others in comparison to you.  Under the circumstances I completely understand your modesty. TheCatWoman   :-)