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Post by behindbrownneyes on May 6, 2007 21:37:19 GMT -5
I went last year, but I had a close friend with me, so it wasn't that bad, we actually ended up having a blast. This year I'm going with a couple people I met last year at the Roo, but I've got a pretty bad case of social anxiety. Anyone else going with this same problem?
I try to purposely put myself into these situations because I'm really trying to get over it. I figured Bonnaroo would be the perfect place ;D
All I can say is that my life is pretty plain I like watchin' the puddles gather rain And all I can do is just pour some tea for two And speak my point of view But it's not sane, It's not sane
I just want some one to say to me I'll always be there when you wake
Post by MickStPeter on May 6, 2007 21:47:53 GMT -5
Hey Hey you're not alone... I've had social anxiety my whole life and have only just started getting over it in the past few years... this (my first roo) will be the most people I have ever been around in my life in such a confined space (i realise it's not really confined but you get the idea) ... but talking to all the inforoosters on here has deffinetly helped... I feel like I will actually know some people there and not feel so all alone, lost, small, overwhelmed, unprepared, and... well it's hard to describe but ... I really don't know how to thank all of you guys on here
i'm going where the sun keeps shining, thru' the pouring rain, going where the weather suits my clothes. backing off of the north east wind, sailing on summer breeze, and skipping over the ocean like a stone.
Post by oatmealschnappz on May 6, 2007 22:05:32 GMT -5
My gf has problems with crowds. At our first Roo ('04) she kinda freaked-out a little on Friday. It wasn't entirely due to the crowd. We really underestimated the logistics (heat, distance, sleep deprivation...) and she got a little overwhelmed(We hadn't found you fine Inforoo folks yet). After spending some time in the medical tent, she was fine! I had thought that, eventhough things had gotten considerably better, it was going to be the last time that she accompanied me to Bonnaroo. I was wrong. This will be our 4th year and she's not had any other problems.
Post by behindbrownneyes on May 6, 2007 22:12:44 GMT -5
mstpeter said:
Hey Hey you're not alone... I've had social anxiety my whole life and have only just started getting over it in the past few years... this (my first roo) will be the most people I have ever been around in my life in such a confined space (i realise it's not really confined but you get the idea) ... but talking to all the inforoosters on here has deffinetly helped... I feel like I will actually know some people there and not feel so all alone, lost, small, overwhelmed, unprepared, and... well it's hard to describe but ... I really don't know how to thank all of you guys on here
Yeah it's getting a little better, and it seems like I don't really have it as bad when I'm at a show where I don't have to talk to a ton. It's good to know there's others like that going. The only real way it goes away is with a couple drinks, cheers to liquid courage
All I can say is that my life is pretty plain I like watchin' the puddles gather rain And all I can do is just pour some tea for two And speak my point of view But it's not sane, It's not sane
I just want some one to say to me I'll always be there when you wake
Post by MickStPeter on May 6, 2007 22:14:20 GMT -5
behindbrownneyes said:
mstpeter said:
Hey Hey you're not alone... I've had social anxiety my whole life and have only just started getting over it in the past few years... this (my first roo) will be the most people I have ever been around in my life in such a confined space (i realise it's not really confined but you get the idea) ... but talking to all the inforoosters on here has deffinetly helped... I feel like I will actually know some people there and not feel so all alone, lost, small, overwhelmed, unprepared, and... well it's hard to describe but ... I really don't know how to thank all of you guys on here
Yeah it's getting a little better, and it seems like I don't really have it as bad when I'm at a show where I don't have to talk to a ton. It's good to know there's others like that going. The only real way it goes away is with a couple drinks, cheers to liquid courage
i'm going where the sun keeps shining, thru' the pouring rain, going where the weather suits my clothes. backing off of the north east wind, sailing on summer breeze, and skipping over the ocean like a stone.
There will be many folks at roo with anxieties...will the porto be clean? what will i eat? is the water nasty? will I get a shower? You are amongst friends. Don't worry. You'll be amongst some of the best I'm sure.
Post by oatmealschnappz on May 6, 2007 22:39:48 GMT -5
seaturtle said:
There will be many folks at roo with anxieties...will the porto be clean? what will i eat? is the water nasty? will I get a shower? You are amongst friends. Don't worry. You'll be amongst some of the best I'm sure.
Very true! I'm a HUGE germaphobe! I go through hand-sanitizer like you wouldn't believe, I take up to 4 showers a day and I have MAJOR problems using public bathrooms but, all of that just disappears for one weekend a year! Bonnaroo will make you forget about everything else! I promise!
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Bonnaroo is a place of revelation for many. I'm kind of shy, but when I get in the flow, it's not bad at all. Bonnaroo is such a warm (litterally) and loving place, it'll be hard to NOT fit in socially. Good luck to you though, and here's to a great time!
Browneyes.... Good for you. You should be proud of yourself for trying to get over your social phobias, especially with the mass amount of people that will be at the festival. I have a feeling you're going to meet a ton of good people, and maybe this year will help you get over your social anxiety. I haven't been to Roo yet, but everyone paints a very welcoming social picture, and I'm sure that would help you to feel more at ease.
As for me, I love crowds, and sensory overloads. I'm probably in the minority, but I've been that way for years. I'm a pretty sociable and easy going guy (to say the least...ESPECIALLY after some beverages). I feel for ya though.
There will be many folks at roo with anxieties...will the porto be clean? what will i eat? is the water nasty? will I get a shower? You are amongst friends. Don't worry. You'll be amongst some of the best I'm sure.
Very true! I'm a HUGE germaphobe! I go through hand-sanitizer like you wouldn't believe, I take up to 4 showers a day and I have MAJOR problems using public bathrooms but, all of that just disappears for one weekend a year!
Bonnaroo will make you forget about everything else! I promise!
Kudos! But sooo worth it. I've been trying to think my way around the porto thing and it is what it is (unfortun) Yucky stuff. Oh well. I'll try to image my co-worker who doesn't do their best to wipe the seat or clean the sink with their towel when they're done with their tasks. BUT , I'm not going to be anywhere near work ;D ;D ;D
Post by behindbrownneyes on May 7, 2007 8:38:47 GMT -5
Well I went last year and had a blast, just a little nervous to be going with people I don't know all that well this year. I'm still excited though! Everyone asks me what Bonnaroo is like, and I just tell them it's like a whole other world
All I can say is that my life is pretty plain I like watchin' the puddles gather rain And all I can do is just pour some tea for two And speak my point of view But it's not sane, It's not sane
I just want some one to say to me I'll always be there when you wake
Post by HoodooOperator on May 7, 2007 9:27:54 GMT -5
^^karma for you....someone must not like your hat and that grin you got goin on in your avatar.
and back on the subject...in the past the only thing that kept my anxiety from running away with my mind is the sticky icky, but as of more recently, i have been able to prepare myself beforehand, and i am usually pretty good. (the anxiety attacks i get from work are another thing)
Post by unplugdacusticaz on May 7, 2007 13:34:39 GMT -5
I've never really suffered from social anxiety. I'll go up and talk to anybody, if they don't like me or want to talk, that's their problem. I don't care what people think of me. So thus, I have no problem meeting complete strangers. We became best friends with our camping neighbors at the last roo, even went up to Minnesot and went jetskiing with them a month after Bonnaroo. We're meeting up with them in Nashville this year and going together too, so it's what you make of it. I don't think you'll have a problem.
I have some of the social anxiety thingies, too. I am sometimes shy and awkward about coming into a new group and talking (so if you see a lady who is stumbling all over her words or is slightly catatonic, tha's me). Frequently germaphobic, especially in the potty area and touching things.
But, I guess my worst one is that even after working in critical care for 17 years, I am still afraid of vomit. I really don't want to camp near the boogy 'til you puke drinking games everyone keeps talking about. I hope I can talk my Dr. into doubling up on my meds so I won't have a complete meltdown over this.
So, what I would like to ask, is how many times do you think I will have to witness a puking up close?
Post by oatmealschnappz on May 7, 2007 14:50:23 GMT -5
^ This will be my fourth Roo. I've only actually seen one person vomit. I have seen many people hunkered over trash cans and I assumed that they were quite sick. The biggest issue for me is trying to avoid the occasional puke-puddle while walkig. My gf has an extreme "thing" about vomit but, she doesn't let it bother her at Bonnaroo. If you see or hear anything, just turn around and walk away. You'll get distracted rather quickly.
As far as the partying that will go on in the camps, you can always camp in the "Clean & Sober" area. I don't think that you'll have any problem winding-down there. It's pretty much vomit-free!
Post by behindbrownneyes on May 7, 2007 15:00:58 GMT -5
I didn't see anyone puke last year. I had a very pleasant experience actually. It was my first roo and I went with a friend and we both had no idea how to put up our tent, our neighbor ended up putting it up for us and offering us a beer afterwards. It was awesome.
Although I got made fun of for calling soda "pop" (that's what everyone calls it in michigan)
I think one of my favorite things about Roo is that everyone I met had a different accent. I loved the diversity!
All I can say is that my life is pretty plain I like watchin' the puddles gather rain And all I can do is just pour some tea for two And speak my point of view But it's not sane, It's not sane
I just want some one to say to me I'll always be there when you wake
^ I used to work at a movie theatre, one day a woman and her family came up to the concession stand and asked for a "large pop" so.. I got out a large bag of popcorn. She looked at me with the meanest eyes I think I've ever seen before her hubby explained "oh, soda!"
What I don't get is, we had both pepsi and coke, so she'd need to specify anyway..
Post by behindbrownneyes on May 7, 2007 15:11:16 GMT -5
wooz said:
^ I used to work at a movie theatre, one day a woman and her family came up to the concession stand and asked for a "large pop" so.. I got out a large bag of popcorn. She looked at me with the meanest eyes I think I've ever seen before her hubby explained "oh, soda!"
What I don't get is, we had both pepsi and coke, so she'd need to specify anyway..
Haha that is great, yeah people up here can be a little bit stuck-up I guess. Not nearly as laid-back and friendly as people from the south, which is another reason I love the Roo.
When I asked for one. My neighbor was like "a WHAT!? what is a pop!?" started laughing at me.
All I can say is that my life is pretty plain I like watchin' the puddles gather rain And all I can do is just pour some tea for two And speak my point of view But it's not sane, It's not sane
I just want some one to say to me I'll always be there when you wake
I do whatever my Rice Krispies tell me to...