I really want to stop relying on alcohol in social situations
But I’m so afraid that I’ll get too nervous and have nothing to say. I’m really scared, but I really want to stop.
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Gusman · 61-69, M
I understand your nervousness. Alcohol does make it easy to talk to everyone about anything.
Stopping drinking can expose us to our true selves.
Ask yourself, are you a good person and do you like yourself?
Answering yes will mean you have no reason to be nervous. Go along and try not to please everyone. Take it slowly and see how it goes.
At the end of the night, say good night to the host and thank them for inviting you.
Next day, have a look at your experience and ask yourself, were your uncomfortable?
Were you relaxed?
The more times you venture out, alcohol free, the easier it becomes.
Stopping drinking can expose us to our true selves.
Ask yourself, are you a good person and do you like yourself?
Answering yes will mean you have no reason to be nervous. Go along and try not to please everyone. Take it slowly and see how it goes.
At the end of the night, say good night to the host and thank them for inviting you.
Next day, have a look at your experience and ask yourself, were your uncomfortable?
Were you relaxed?
The more times you venture out, alcohol free, the easier it becomes.