Alternatives to Medication

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I went to group therapy when I was in the hospital. It wasn't focused on anxiety at all since I was the only one there who even had that but I still found it really helpful. It was nice to not be the one expected to do all the talking like in one-on-one therapy. It was also helpful to be able to set goals (I'll talk, I'll talk more, I'll ask a question, etc) and feel accomplished in those, then relax. It was also easier to open up when everyone there was going through the same sort of things. I got so much out of it that I'm trying to get into a social anxiety group near where I live.

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Alcohol is always an easy fix for me, but I was developing a problem by October of last year and now I'm on medication that reacts badly to alcohol. But even though it's not good to advocate drinking, I still would if I were at a party or out socially. Just don't let it get out of hand like I did. It helps me be more open, friendly, and I've had serious conversations about politics and religion with others who have been drinking. If I could, I'd probably drink before going to school, but see? That's not good. I don't suggest alcohol as treatment unless you're a at a party, not driving, and you know your limits.

Unfortunately alcohol works for me as well.
I go to a university with a thriving social side to it's resident community, so every other week there's a party at the local pub or just generally going out to civic (the central business district) and going out to the clubs. I kind of shied away from all of that at the start of the year till I made good friends, and now I can go out as long as I have one close friend and a ton of alcohol.
I went out clubbing once sober and it was a terrible experience, and ever since I've resorted to alcohol. Thankfully everyone else does the same, or at least gets excessively drunk so I don't stand out, but yeah, alcohol is definitely a big thing in my socialisation at uni.

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I was afraid of making a fool out of myself before I started drinking alcohol. But it actually helped when I go out with my friends (clubs anyway). But as long as you know your limit you should be okay.

daiyadarko wrote:Alcohol is always an easy fix for me, but I was developing a problem by October of last year and now I'm on medication that reacts badly to alcohol. But even though it's not good to advocate drinking, I still would if I were at a party or out socially. Just don't let it get out of hand like I did. It helps me be more open, friendly, and I've had serious conversations about politics and religion with others who have been drinking. If I could, I'd probably drink before going to school, but see? That's not good. I don't suggest alcohol as treatment unless you're a at a party, not driving, and you know your limits.

Alcohol is one of the easiest alternative to many people but its effect wont last long. I am not a heavy drinker and sometimes I dislike drinking alcohol. Whenever there are parties or gatherings, drinking is an enjoyable thing to do together with friends or family, but we should know our limits as when we drink too much and got drunk, we cannot control ourselves and may lead to another problem.