06-16-2014, 08:22 AM
I'm beyond shy, I'm diagnosed with general anxiety disorder and panic disorder. I was kind of worried because the sensation of hearing lots of people talking at once in a small space is something that triggers my anxiety. I was kind of worried about PUDDLE, but you know what? I had my Xanax in my purse but I didn't need it. The atmosphere was just so calm, both at the tea party and the event itself that I didn't get triggered at all. Getting to meet a lot of the people in smaller activities like the ones on Friday, combined with knowing that I "knew" a lot of people from the forums really helped put me at ease. 