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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Aristotle" data-source="post: 4447705" data-attributes="member: 5885">I think I have social anxiety disorder... or maybe aspergers. I was never officially diagnosed with anything due to my family's view of therapy/psychiatry. I won't go into it as religion is a no-no subject here, but I've found even as an adult I'm reluctant to see anyone about it. Nature of the beast I guess.I've always thought it so odd that such a social hobby has become so hugely popular among a selection of social cliques which are prone to social disorders. I do credit gaming with helping me adjust some socially, as well as keeping me off of the streets and headed to an early grave or jail (like so many of the kids from my neighborhood).To the OP. Don't push too hard. The fact that she sees it as potential therapy is on her, not you. She'll take the steps to move forward as she is comfortable to do so. You don't have to really do anything other than run games for her and give her the level of interaction she is indicating she is ready for. The key is to let her know she is in an environment without judgment. She needs to form friendships with some or all of the other players. The feeling of impending embarrassment is lessened around friends and family (in my experience.)Note passing is a great idea, to start. Although she shouldn't let herself rely on them too much or she'll never get past them. Blue booking would also be cool. Let her, and other players if they like, journal some in character stuff. That's cool for you too as they'll give you direction as to what is and is not working in your campaign. Get her permission to read excerpts from the journals at the table. Let her know when her ideas are good. Your not really treating her different. Your just making sure you do the things a good DM should be doing, but often forget to do.I wish both of you the best of luck.</blockquote>

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