I prefer it the other way

[Weaponsofmassdisstortion]

I am not really sure if this belongs on here. But here goes; I went to two different libraries over the space of a month. I had to get some printing done. The first one was a trial. I got told off for not wearing a proper surgical mask. I had to use a qr code screening app. The app however wasn't ready yet. So, I had to use one of the staff's cards and put money on it. I also had to sanitise my hands three different times.

The second library was so accommodating. I had never printed from there before. They took me through all the steps. My God, it was so weird. I thought I had stepped into an episode of the twilight zone. Like why are you being so nice to me?

Does anyone else have this problem? Like you does it surprise you when people are actually nice to you? and you don't know how to react?

[romantic_thi3f]

Hi Weaponsofmassdisstortion,

Thank you for your post and your question. This is definitely something that I've thought of and experienced too.

For me personally, I found that because I was so used to being treated in a certain way, anything that was different from that kind of threw me. Is this something that connects to you too - like maybe you're so used to people treating you a certain way or not being so nice to you?

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[Tay100]

Hi Weaponsofmassdisstortion

Welcome to the forums, we hope you find it super helpful!

You aren't alone in this- many people experience it at one time or another! Try to remember that it's not your fault and not to take it personally. That is, all you can do is be nice/polite yourself and know that other's actions are beyond your control. It does take time and make practice- best of luck on your own printing journey next time!

Tay100

[Tay100]

Hi Weaponsofmassdisstortion

Hope you are doing ok, just wanted to check in and see how you were doing? How are things since you last posted? Feel free to update us on things if you like 🙂

Tay100

[Guest_4643]

Hey Weaponsofmassdisstortion, I hope you're well. Haven't heard from you in a while, no pressure to reply though, I just want to know that you're safe and doing ok.

And to answer your question, yes, I'm often surprised when people are nice to me. Not many people in my town are.

[Weaponsofmassdisstortion]

Two people asking after me in forums, my god

I will answer you both, I am doing ok considering all things happening around me. The social support I have been getting is about to come to an end. This is causing me some anxiety. But that's just how it is, I guess. I have identified some social meetups I can go to, but I get quite bad social anxiety so I am going to have to push through that. Our state as we speak is about to go into a 5 day lockdown. But I think it will be extended (Remember when it was 2 weeks to flatten the curve?). Yeah I am not really convinced.

Good news is I managed to get a mental health care plan and I now have five bulk billed visits to a psychologist. My support worker admitted to me that after our second meeting she suspected I may be on the autism spectrum. This doesn't really surprise me, as I have been thinking along the same lines for quite a few years now. Other then that, the ocean water is wayyyyy too cold now. So, last Thursday was probably the last time I will go snorkelling this year. Well until the warm weather rolls around again.

As I type this, I am currently listening to a video about the news. When it finishes I will watch two episodes of naruto shippuden. I really want see if the heros can escape the genjutsu world.

Anyway enough about me, I am signing off.

[Tay100]

Hi Weaponsofmassdisstortion

Oh my goodness, it sounds like you've had a big week- it's great to see you are going to a psychologist- hopefully they can give you some clarity. And yes Victoria faces lockdown again, sigh... I agree with you, it may be more than 5 days depending on how we go. What are some things you can do to take care of yourself? Snorkelling when you can and watching an enjoyable sow sound like a great start.

Tay100