I have huge problems staying by myself. It’s mainly connected to my borderline personality disorder, bit also a pain. I wish I could be more autonomous and am working on it. I hope to manage but, in the meantime, I present the guide on How NOT to Stay Alone.
1. Be anxious. Make sure your body language expresses it: pace frantically, jiggle your legs, tap your hands… Whatever your favourite nervous tick is. This is a good start;
2. Don’t distract yourself. If you think of something to do, no matter how small, don’t. Sit or lie still, pace, perform mindless tasks, but nothing which occupies your mind;
3. Let your thoughts race. At this point you should have a pretty empty mind: grab onto the first anxious thought and follow the trail;
4. If step 3 doesn’t work, think about something stressful. That should do the trick;
5. Let the anxiety build up slowly. Keep on performing mindless tasks, laying still and using your preferred nervous tick.
6. Once the anxiety has built up enough, panic.
Yours sincerely,
Dysfunctional Girl
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