Posted by Jane (janey girl) on October 10, 1999, at 20:20:16
In reply to Re: Some Mental Illnesses are more acceptable .., posted by Janice on October 8, 1999, at 21:10:34
Bones,
I still blush, or I get these red, splotchy spots
on my neck and chest when I'm nervous or anxious.
I feel that "flush." Usually, I more concerned
about the anxiety going on than the flush/blush
thing.I may be WWAAAAAYYYYYY off base here, but... here's
an idea. In addition to my writing and designing
and now pursuit of a nursing degree, I am also an
actress here in town. When I first got involved
with acting and the "theatre crowd" more than 20
years ago, I blushed quite frequently and was
embarrassed by it, and felt crippled by it.Auditions? YIKES! I looked like a tomato reading
for a great lady part, and my voice? Geez Louise,
it went up into the rafters it was so high... Yeah,
and all of that embarrassed me even more. But
after time, hanging around those people, I realized
I had permission to act the fool and be nutty and funny
and crazy and use funny accents. They all did
the same thing.There I was, around strangers and acting the fool,
and you know what? The blushing lessened considerably,
my voice settled down (although I had to make myself
very conscious of that for a while). I am now
cast for my voice; my blushing is a benefit in
some casting decisions, because sometimes director
wants a more genteel portrayal, and they see my
now occasional blushing as a benefit, and less
"harsh."Maybe consider hanging out in community theatre
for a while. You don't have to worry about acting,
just be around the people. Work with costumes or
lights or props. The atmosphere might help you
out somewhat, and there's an interesting camaraderie
amoung theatre folks.Just an idea.
Best to you,
jane
poster:Jane (janey girl)
thread:12488
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