Social Anxiety and You
Hello, my name is Arceus, and I have social anxiety.
I know it probably seems like I've been a highly-visible part of the Initiative for a long time, but despite my being present on Distant Fantasies, and even being part of the brainstorming control group that eventually helped birth the Initiative, I haven't really been a big part of this community for as long as it seems. Large communities terrify me, and DF and the Initiative were no exception. This is a really common thing among
Do you find yourself terrified at the mere idea of taking part in a community you're unfamiliar with? Even if you, yourself, do not have outright social anxiety disorder (a disorder in which social engagement and interaction with sometimes even familiar parties is highly terrifying), you might find some useful tips and tricks for getting yourself into a larger community. Joining role-plays and resource communities can be scary, but hopefully we can chase away some of the scary. This does also contain some tips for admins dealing with a shy/anxious player!
