One more post and then I promise I'll stop monopolizing the conversation - even though the anxiety leading up to and during the social event is awful, I'm found some peace knowing that once the event is over that's it no more stressing. But when I used to drink to become more social, I'd end up getting smashed and spending the next day(s) trying to figure out what I had said/done and trying to make amends with any I offended. Social anxiety is easier to deal with than the anxiety that comes with a blackout, IMHO.
Thanks for listening to me ramble! Have a great day everybody
