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Ratatouillesque · 26-30, F

Xanax

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Ratatouillesque · 26-30, F

@Aidan Try weed then

Aidan · 26-30

@Ratatouillesque Apparently im incapable of getting high 💁

Ratatouillesque · 26-30, F

@Aidan same 😂

JarJarBoom · 41-45, F

I just went through this not too long ago...What helped was just telling yourself to "put yourself out there" and "feelings are temporary"

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Aidan · 26-30

@JarJarBoom I try that too, but my chemical reactions control me unfortunately.

JarJarBoom · 41-45, F

@Aidan have you been diagnosed with anything? I dunno, I have pretty bad social anxiety but you just gotta say "suck it up, buttercup" and just do it and when its over ..you can take a deep breath and feel somewhat accomplished

Aidan · 26-30

@JarJarBoom Yeah just borderline anxiety. I'll live though.

rokrchik1211 · 26-30, F

Alcohol always helped my social anxiety at a social event. I would just have a drink or two just enough to feel relaxed and talkative.

Aidan · 26-30

@rokrchik1211 Yeah hopefully I can do that. I'll by a flask 😂

rokrchik1211 · 26-30, F

@Aidan just be careful. If you get too hammered it will make things worse. The goal is just to relax not get drunk. Its a fine line

SW-User

I smile in front of the mirror before leaving and remind myself that idgaf

joesand99 · 41-45, M

@SW-User Too funny! Glad that works for you!

Aidan · 26-30

@SW-User I always try the idgaf approach but i apparently give too much of a fuq 😂

SW-User

I hate people so much that I think there’s nothing to lose lol

joesand99 · 41-45, M

Go with someone who you are very comfortable with and discuss it with them. It often helps in introvert to hang out with a good friend who is an extrovert and they stick together. Then you can stand there and contribute to conversations at your own pace without feeling pressure.

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Aidan · 26-30

@joesand99 Will attempt

joesand99 · 41-45, M

@Aidan Have a safety outlet. Pick up your phone and walk away saying I have to take this if you get uncomfortable. Then walk away. Recover, get your courage up and go back in.

Aidan · 26-30

@joesand99 Thank you

AbbeyRoad · 26-30, M

Do you ever watch Ted talks? there are some really great ones on anxiety

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