Frankly, that sort of feeling is all too common for me. How I deal with it? It's dumb, childish even - but I swear it works. Just imagine your sona and OCs cheering or urging you on, or battling your inner demons, or whatever mental scene gets you ready to start the day. I know how hard it is to get yourself out there, but that also makes everything all the sweeter when you finally push through. Every chat at the coffee shop is a triumph. Every person you meet is an ally when it comes to this. You are loved in a trillion little ways by the people around you, if you look closely enough.

I'm always around if you want to talk, bud