Posted by ~~tabitha~~ on August 27, 2002, at 3:21:12
In reply to Re: I'd really like to stop... » wendy b., posted by Mr.Scott on August 26, 2002, at 23:52:54
Hi Mr scott,
Wow, I know social anxiety is a big trigger for me too. It's tough getting thru that one. Sounds like alcohol lowers your resistance to using cocaine, right?I totally quit drinking for a time, the key was getting some friends who didn't drink, so it was just natural to be with them and not drink. I've still not gotten comfortable being a non-drinker at a drinking event. I have done it, it's just kind of a torture test. Sometimes after time at a party or event, without drinking, I get more comfortable, same as if I were drinking. Makes me realize alcohol doesn't make as much difference as I thought.
The other thing that helped some was a therapist making me realize that someone might actually appreciate a shy personality. I was feeling like being quiet was a blight on the landscape or something. That's not really the case.
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