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9 years ago
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Hey everyone!
I am sick today!!!
So I figured I would make a journal since I can't do much else.
I haven't been very active here and I apologize for that.
I just want to get a few things off my chest.
It has been becoming increasingly hard for me to socialize. It seems the more friends I make, the more difficult it is to keep up with everyone. First I began becoming overwhelmed in the real world and stopped attending meets and hanging out with people in general. Part of that is also my bad eyes keeping me from being able to drive, but it is also because I just haven't been able to handle social situations well. Events like the bowling meets just seem to have too many people in a small space and it has just become hard to handle. I am working on it though!
Unfortunately, this feeling of being overwhelmed by social interaction has crept into my online presence. Due to my...I suppose growing "internet personality", I have been bombarded with messages daily. I of course cannot keep up with these and unless they are a close friend or interest in commissions, I have been forced to ignore them to keep myself from becoming sick with anxiety. (and I do mean sick.) And I don't mean I am getting a message a day on twitter saying how much I inspired someone. I DO read those and enjoy them, but do not always have the energy to respond. I am talking across SEVERAL versions of social media, getting at least 7 messages a day just saying "hi". And what happens is that these messages spam my inboxes and bury potential commissioners.
This is hurting my business, so it needs to be worked on. The overwhelming amount of people wanting to message me over several different websites has been a lot to keep up with and has been hurting my ability to work. Yeah yeah it may seem like I am overreacting, but unless you know my personal anxiety, you can't tell me how to feel about these things. However, I am going to be taking steps to change this so that my work may go more smoothly.
I have been slowly switching over to the official business name: Berry Meat. Pretty soon I will have a website that will house my Character sheets, portfolio, shirt designs, and commission info. Meaning FA and FN will become more of a art dumping ground rather than an actual business site. All commission questions and orders will be directed to a business email. That means that I will NO LONGER be taking commission orders over FA and Twitter.
I don't know yet when all this will go live, but I am planning to have it set up right before or right after AC. I will post announcements in many places to say when it will take effect.
All I ask is that you please be patient with me while I work through this. I am really hoping that this will help workflow and make things easier for everyone.
Also, if there is anything you need from me: art, a badge printed, a high res commission, anything that I have forgotten, please note me!
And Lastly, abut AC,
I will be there! Come find me! But keep in mind my issues with social anxiety right now, and please don't cling to me or follow me around.
But DO NOT be afraid to say hi!
Thanks guys!
I am sick today!!!
So I figured I would make a journal since I can't do much else.
I haven't been very active here and I apologize for that.
I just want to get a few things off my chest.
It has been becoming increasingly hard for me to socialize. It seems the more friends I make, the more difficult it is to keep up with everyone. First I began becoming overwhelmed in the real world and stopped attending meets and hanging out with people in general. Part of that is also my bad eyes keeping me from being able to drive, but it is also because I just haven't been able to handle social situations well. Events like the bowling meets just seem to have too many people in a small space and it has just become hard to handle. I am working on it though!
Unfortunately, this feeling of being overwhelmed by social interaction has crept into my online presence. Due to my...I suppose growing "internet personality", I have been bombarded with messages daily. I of course cannot keep up with these and unless they are a close friend or interest in commissions, I have been forced to ignore them to keep myself from becoming sick with anxiety. (and I do mean sick.) And I don't mean I am getting a message a day on twitter saying how much I inspired someone. I DO read those and enjoy them, but do not always have the energy to respond. I am talking across SEVERAL versions of social media, getting at least 7 messages a day just saying "hi". And what happens is that these messages spam my inboxes and bury potential commissioners.
This is hurting my business, so it needs to be worked on. The overwhelming amount of people wanting to message me over several different websites has been a lot to keep up with and has been hurting my ability to work. Yeah yeah it may seem like I am overreacting, but unless you know my personal anxiety, you can't tell me how to feel about these things. However, I am going to be taking steps to change this so that my work may go more smoothly.
I have been slowly switching over to the official business name: Berry Meat. Pretty soon I will have a website that will house my Character sheets, portfolio, shirt designs, and commission info. Meaning FA and FN will become more of a art dumping ground rather than an actual business site. All commission questions and orders will be directed to a business email. That means that I will NO LONGER be taking commission orders over FA and Twitter.
I don't know yet when all this will go live, but I am planning to have it set up right before or right after AC. I will post announcements in many places to say when it will take effect.
All I ask is that you please be patient with me while I work through this. I am really hoping that this will help workflow and make things easier for everyone.
Also, if there is anything you need from me: art, a badge printed, a high res commission, anything that I have forgotten, please note me!
And Lastly, abut AC,
I will be there! Come find me! But keep in mind my issues with social anxiety right now, and please don't cling to me or follow me around.
But DO NOT be afraid to say hi!
Thanks guys!
I have hopes
I think it's a great idea to switch over to email stuff business wise - I do this and it helps keep me organized! Hopefully it'll be helpful for you as well.
I hope you're able to have a good time at AC!
I'm looking forward to seeing you scootin' around at AC, but if we end up not finding each other over the weekend, please don't stress about it!
I can't say I have the same level of social anxiety as you but I can say maybe stepping away when at a con and just taking time to yourself in a hotel room for a bit may help (if you don't already) you're welcome to mine if you need it. Rhythm will have a card key.
Hope you feel better soon love, and stay strong. I know it's not easy living with any sort of anxiety and I'm right there with you if you need to talk to anyone about it and vent.
Peace!