07-21-2022, 07:56 AM
Alright so I ran four loops last night as instructed for the special case scenario.
I'm 31 with avoidant personality disorder all my life really.
Today was the last day of term for a school I apprentice at.
We had a number of events where we said good bye to the students and staff that were leaving and moving on. I felt very moved throughout.
Two events that transpired today caught my attention. Both were with staff members I had anxiety with.
One was with a older women who needed help with a laptop situation who said that if I could help her she'd give me a kiss in a jovial manner. I ended up getting a sweet kiss from her on the cheek which I very much appreciated as I haven't received much physical love all my life. At the end of the day I returned the gesture, without much commotion. This was all very unusual as before I would of been more reticent.
Another scenario is that I messaged a girl at work who I'd been on bad terms with due to my own insecurities. It had been on my mind to apologize to her but we've had a back and forth negative exchange as I pushed her away from me when she joined because I guess I found her attractive and she hasn't forgiven me for it despite the show she puts on when she's around me. Well I've changed that and messaged her offering my apology for how I've treated her. It wasn't in person as I'd of preferred but I reckon it's better then waiting another 6 weeks to see her.
Why did all this happen today? Maybe it was the last day, everyone's feeling the emotion and events conspired to make it happen. I don't know. But I feel like OFv4 has helped me be more open and loving to people.
I'm 31 with avoidant personality disorder all my life really.
Today was the last day of term for a school I apprentice at.
We had a number of events where we said good bye to the students and staff that were leaving and moving on. I felt very moved throughout.
Two events that transpired today caught my attention. Both were with staff members I had anxiety with.
One was with a older women who needed help with a laptop situation who said that if I could help her she'd give me a kiss in a jovial manner. I ended up getting a sweet kiss from her on the cheek which I very much appreciated as I haven't received much physical love all my life. At the end of the day I returned the gesture, without much commotion. This was all very unusual as before I would of been more reticent.
Another scenario is that I messaged a girl at work who I'd been on bad terms with due to my own insecurities. It had been on my mind to apologize to her but we've had a back and forth negative exchange as I pushed her away from me when she joined because I guess I found her attractive and she hasn't forgiven me for it despite the show she puts on when she's around me. Well I've changed that and messaged her offering my apology for how I've treated her. It wasn't in person as I'd of preferred but I reckon it's better then waiting another 6 weeks to see her.
Why did all this happen today? Maybe it was the last day, everyone's feeling the emotion and events conspired to make it happen. I don't know. But I feel like OFv4 has helped me be more open and loving to people.
ISTP // SLI 5w6
E2 (6m)> DMSI (3m)> LTU5 (6m)> DMSI (2m)> LTU5 (6m)> OF1/2/3 (1y)> MLS4 (4m)> E5 (3m)> OF4 (6m)> OGSF (4m)> DMSI (2m)> OGSF2 (3m)> E6 (current)
E2 (6m)> DMSI (3m)> LTU5 (6m)> DMSI (2m)> LTU5 (6m)> OF1/2/3 (1y)> MLS4 (4m)> E5 (3m)> OF4 (6m)> OGSF (4m)> DMSI (2m)> OGSF2 (3m)> E6 (current)