In the past, I used to worry a lot about what other people would think of my starting post, but I was also too nervous to say no whenever I would get asked to start. Most of the people I'd meet preferred not to, so I knew I would have more opportunities if I improved. To soothe my anxieties, I...
Sometimes I feel odd because most people find their anxiety symptoms decrease when online, but mine don't seem to very much. You're right though, it's definitely not that uncommon. I feel less alone on this after talking about it and reading this thread, so thank you. ^ ^
SAME. I have to triple check that my ID is in my pocket so I don't have to stand there looking for it cause I always get carded. It makes me so anxious
I don't think it necessarily makes the RP shallow... I think it's a great way to loosen up and try something new. Writing with my pre-existing characters is fun too, I just prefer to develop those characters in my own stories. Just to be clear, I was just responding to OP, not questioning...