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by mythobit 2742 days ago
I wonder if this is limited to improvisational theater or if something like a roleplaying game, where the person has to act out a role with no script, can help as well. I would think that they get to perform the same sort of social interactions and while still being "low cost".
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I'm guessing that the best script for people with some kind of anxiety is: acting that you simply don't care. That way, you don't look stupid, just a little uncooperative or disinterested. From there you can build on confidence, thus keeping your head from overflowing with negative thoughts, and actually making a more interesting performance.
I was wondering the same thing. I feel my time playing various role playing games has helped the issues that I've had with social anxiety.