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I did it!!!!

#110
misterCRUSH said:
So I suffer from extreme social anxiety, as well as a serious mental illness. This has kept me from performing because I struggle with being on stage and also cannot count on my ability to even make rehearsals. The other week, I was feeling especially confident. With the support of my amazing wife I ventured out to an open mic. I was the second one to go up. I performed Giant Steps with a backing track, and a solo piece I wrote for my wife. I even stayed on stage to jam with two guitar players and a hand drummer for about an hour. I am so proud of myself. I'm hoping for another bold day the next time the open mic rolls around. I'm not trying to toot my own horn, just putting this out there for anyone else that may be suffering from similar or other debilitating conditions. It can be done!

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Congrats on your night out. I know it must have been very difficult, so give yourself a pat on the back! Just remember, the world is a better place because of those notes you played. Congrats again.
 
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#111
Well over 100 positive, supportive comments from all over the world in 10 hours...
One of the many reasons that I'm a fan of TB and the community that makes it special.

Thank you again misterCRUSH giving us all a lift - you have done more that you know...
 
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misterCRUSH said:
So I suffer from extreme social anxiety, as well as a serious mental illness. This has kept me from performing because I struggle with being on stage and also cannot count on my ability to even make rehearsals. The other week, I was feeling especially confident. With the support of my amazing wife I ventured out to an open mic. I was the second one to go up. I performed Giant Steps with a backing track, and a solo piece I wrote for my wife. I even stayed on stage to jam with two guitar players and a hand drummer for about an hour. I am so proud of myself. I'm hoping for another bold day the next time the open mic rolls around. I'm not trying to toot my own horn, just putting this out there for anyone else that may be suffering from similar or other debilitating conditions. It can be done!

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If you don't toot your own horn, someone will use it for a spittoon. Congratulations
 
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misterCRUSH said:
So I suffer from extreme social anxiety, as well as a serious mental illness. This has kept me from performing because I struggle with being on stage and also cannot count on my ability to even make rehearsals. The other week, I was feeling especially confident. With the support of my amazing wife I ventured out to an open mic. I was the second one to go up. I performed Giant Steps with a backing track, and a solo piece I wrote for my wife. I even stayed on stage to jam with two guitar players and a hand drummer for about an hour. I am so proud of myself. I'm hoping for another bold day the next time the open mic rolls around. I'm not trying to toot my own horn, just putting this out there for anyone else that may be suffering from similar or other debilitating conditions. It can be done!

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making music is always good therapy
 
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