tfw you have no idea if you're being incredibly annoying to everyone in RP but asking is ... much more annoying even still

at least I know this is Anxiety and Relatable so if anyone else has this feel, you're not alone.

God, this is me almost every time in RP, anon.

Outing myself by saying this, but: you cannot know what's going on in other's minds. So don't assume. Act based on the evidence you have. Decide based on your best understanding and knowledge. If people don't communicate, they have no right to be angered when you do this.

... tbh I don't feel that this outs you but that is solid advice

well I did give basically this same advice un-anon earlier today!

I should hope it's solid advice, that's passed on from my therapist about much the same situation you're experiencing.

o i c

yeah dbt / mindfulness is very helpful and I should try to just keep it in my back pocket at all times

I also suggest making available an HMD/opt-out post. If people don't want to play with you, they can use that; if not, they have no right to complain if you tag them.

ha ha ... yeah ... that's actually why it's always the first post I make on any journal

even if it's just for memes

You have responsibly given people the means and tools to communicate with you. You've done your fair share of the bargain. Anxiety is understandable and not so easy to quell, but you aren't responsible for the actions of others, or their failure to act.

thank you and I should know this because of therapy too but it's still ... easy to forget sometimes

damn brain gremlins

thanks

Sometimes you just need to hear it from someone else. I've been there too!