I needed to hear/listen to this years ago, and I'm still unlearning it. It's probs the biggest thing that's held me back and makes sitting down to draw fraught with anxiety. Genuine question - aside from what you've said, any thoughts on how to talk to people about your stuff in a healthier way?

I spent this year at Lightbox Expo with a specific objective of socializing about my art more, and I was really surprised at how it went. Folks were wonderful and I still suck at taking compliments. What you're talking about describes me almost a bit too well.