Posted by Dinah on September 7, 2006, at 20:43:40
In reply to Re: faking it, posted by wishingstar on September 7, 2006, at 20:17:14
I didn't realize you had convinced Anne that you were still getting benefit from seeing her. At least that gives you some time to decide what you want to do.
My father used to have this bluff hearty voice he'd use in company or on the phone. I could always tell if someone not in the family was around by Daddy's voice. I never liked it. Yet low and behold I find that I have a social voice too. And I'd guess the posture and mannerisms to match. I don't think mine is hearty. I think it's rather bright and distracted. Hard to say.
There are times I just can't fake it. When my anxiety (usually it's anxiety) short circuits my brain.
But I do think it's possible to disengage enough from what's real to put on a decent act with a bit of practice. Or maybe a bit of dissociation.
At least people seemed to believe Daddy's.
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