Nervous about upcoming social situations...
Hi all,
Could use a little bit of advice here. I don't have an overly active social life, especially since having children. However I have two social engagements on the horizon that involve drinking.
One is an (early) dinner party with our friends that also have small children. Alcohol is involved here on a moderate basis. None of these people have drinking problems, and will likely have one or two drinks, and call it a day.
The second is a hockey game with friends of mine that happen to be heavy drinkers. We usually grab a few drinks before the game, and continue the party throughout the night.
Anyway, I've already committed to these events because I'm hesitant to turn it down because of my limited social life. I used to use alcohol to reduce anxiety, and help me in social situations. These people don't know I have a drinking problem.
Any tips on how to get through these events without drinking, and without advertising that I quit drinking?