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Salvatore's avatar

My brother, you have a lot of courage for publicly talking about your struggles, but I think it's important because I bet there are millions of people who deal with similar nerves and you prove to them that it's actually quite normal and they aren't alone.

Johnell Newman's avatar

I truly love reading your replies! Even if I'm out and about and get a notification i literally wait until im back home and sitting comfortably before i start to read your responses! Love you bro! And if your book hasnt arrived yet its on the way!!!

Hina Gondal's avatar

This is so beautiful

Tsetsy's avatar

I totally get the whole "I don't want to be the first to call" thing — I'm the same way. I attribute it to “social anxiety,” or at least that’s what I’ve been told. I’m a total introvert, and sometimes I feel like I can’t even have a simple conversation with a stranger without thinking ten times over how to introduce myself and keep the conversation going.

Johnell Newman's avatar

🖤💜Exactly! I find myself leaving conversations like what did I just say my mind races so fast in those types of conversations that I always walk away feeling like they probably think I'm a complete idiot or something is wrong with me. Thank you for expressing this! Its always nice to know you arent alone when your reality tries to make you assume you are alone🥲🖤💜

Tsetsy's avatar

Yeah, exactly! Something that sometimes helps me is actually acting a little like an idiot. Maybe that way I stress out a little less.

Well, maybe later I go back to the conversation and panic, realizing I said something stupid, haha, but I have no idea how else to deal with it.

I'm glad I've found a buddy who shares my fate ❤️🥲

Johnell Newman's avatar

Lol I completely agree!🥲🖤💜

Dr. Michael Meneghini's avatar

Well said. Hope you're having a great week!

Johnell Newman's avatar

Thank you! 🙏Likewise🤝🫡

Johnell Newman's avatar

Awe🥲 thank you!!!🖤💜

Johnell Newman's avatar

Wow thanks bro!🙏🤝That's definitely a big part of the mission!🫡