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[–] [email protected] 97 points 5 months ago (1 children)

How to be comfortable with silence so you don't make others uncomfortable with noise.

[–] 4lan 15 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Sometimes I have to tell one of my friends who has ADD that the lack of breaks in talking pushes my anxiety to the edge. I swear he doesn't breathe sometimes lol

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Way to stand up for yourself in a compassionate way that helps maintain the relationship!

[–] 4lan 3 points 5 months ago

I still feel guilty because then they feel annoying. self-awareness can be uncomfortable, but ultimately good