Let's talk about Autism and social anxiety
at concerts
I have been to a lot of concerts
The past year and a half.
This last concert I noticed something.
I noticed because this
Concert was different.
I did a meet and greet
With the artist.
I actually spoke to them
And had the opportunity
To give them a part of
An article I wrote.
It was about them.
This was a big win for someone
With autism and social anxiety.
There was a loss because
I didn’t have the confidence
To ask my question.
I was right up front
And it was a small crowd.
I should have noticed it
Earlier because I have
Been in a much bigger
‘Standing room only crowds.
This one had maybe 100
People there and
About only 40 on the floor.
I noticed at a concert I can
Be shoulder to shoulder
With people and not
Be uncomfortable.
I can have conversations
With strangers and be OK.
I don’t know why
Concerts are different.
Maybe it is because we
Are there for one purpose
To enjoy the performance
And to have a good time.
What are some things
That you wouldn't normally
Be able to do
But in certain situations
You can.
About the Creator
Jeremy White
I am from a small town. I have grown up surrounded by woods. I love to Write. I started out with poems. I did not start writing stories until I joined vocal. Writing stories is really fun. I have a Bachelors in Psychology.
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Oh I have social anxiety that comes and goes, depending on situations and how familiar or not I am with them. This resonated strongly with me. Glad yuo had that experience of meeting them and sharing the article with them about them because it probably gave them a nice boost, shame about not being able to ask your question though. Loved this very grounded and thoughtful poem!
My theory: When we have anxiety/panic attack symptoms it is because we have been holding our breath. When we are excited we are breathing in the excitement and therefore aren't experiencing the anxiety symptoms. It works for me. I practiced breathing exercises so that when I started to feel anxious, I would purposely start breathing. In my culture our first two medicines are tears, then laughter. With both things there is a lot of breathing.😊💕❤️
I have severe social anxiety and just going out of my house gives ne panic attacks at times because I'm an agoraphobic as well. Loved your poem!