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Originally Posted by Jocasta

Mainly, I think it is that I have finally become the person I have strived to be for 2 decades. I am now the confident, chatty person I used to look up to.

But I could never forget the old SA side of me and know full well how crappy it can make life. I occassionally get flashes of my old reactions (had to take a deep breath and 10secs to "prepare" myself before entering a crowded room for a work meeting ) and these keep me from being too complacent and big-headed about how I have changed.

I do find quieter people more interesting to talk to than the loud, gobby ones. Although the latter are initially easier, they become more irritating quicker. (Then they get my "God, you're a prat" smile )

Lol

I now know who to come to for expert advice on how to deal with people