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Even though I have depression and anxiety, I tried standup twice this year and am in an improv class at the moment.

Guest_375 — Mon, 17 Apr 2017 13:47:16 GMT

What I did learn is you need to be able to relate to people to get laughs, and I don't. Improv requires a good imagination, something I didn't know I was missing until I took the class.

This post wasn't meant to achieve anything. I just needed to get it out of my system.

Even though I have depression and anxiety, I tried standup twice this year and am in an improv class at the moment.

Zeal — Mon, 17 Apr 2017 13:56:25 GMT

Hey,

Welcome to the forum!

Good on you for venturing out of your comfort zone to improve your skills. To stand in front of an audience and perform stand-up comedy is brave for anyone, and especially so for you because you have the added extras of depression and anxiety!

Hopefully you can ignite your imagination. It could be a really interesting process.

Thanks for your unique and refreshing post 🙂

Best wishes,

Zeal

Even though I have depression and anxiety, I tried standup twice this year and am in an improv class at the moment.

Sowtey — Mon, 17 Apr 2017 16:39:24 GMT

Good on you for getting out there and up on a stage to entertain people, especially if you weren't feeling great. takes a lot of guts. Great stuff and all the very best.

Sowtey

Even though I have depression and anxiety, I tried standup twice this year and am in an improv class at the moment.

ro63 — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 08:44:00 GMT

Hi 375, Wow I can't imagine talking to a group of people let alone doing improv ,you need enormous courage to do that and You have it .Don't doubt yourself ,be proud of yourself I wish you all the very best ,knock em dead ,you are stronger than you think you are ,enjoy the classes too Best wishes Ross.