I’ve been avoiding social situations, I’m so scared to hang

Recovery
#64

Yea it really is crazy how much so many people need to drink to socialize! I guess that’s kind of what alcohol is for? Man when I was a kid I’d make friends easily and have the best time just cuz me and another kid both liked kicking rocks or something done like that hahah. Now what is revolved around? What we do for money or trying to get laid? No wonder everyone’s drinking being an adult is boring.. lol. Gonna find people who like to kick rocks or try to do cartwheels and sh*t like that

#65

I feel selfish for stepping back from the majority of my "friendships" but it was and still is necessary for the time being. I'm learning to like myself more and more each day and that's all that matters at this point really.

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#66

I would love to kick rocks with you!

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#67

Same!!!

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#69

Well, I hang out with people you get used to it and just be careful what kind of situation as you walk into I know if you’re in the beginning of recovery that you should avoid people places and things but I’ve gotten to the point I even have friends who drink I don’t go out drinking with them They drink at their house if I see them sitting on the porch I’ll go over and talk to them and stuff. I learned one thing right off alcohol can only hurt me if I put it in my body somebody else drinking it in front of me really doesn’t hurt me and these are people who drink socially they’re not alcoholics

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#70

:athletic_shoe:🪨

#71

I understand that. my family only thought i had a problem when i stopped drinking and even though i have another sober brother - it’s a big family and alcohol is still central. i also am in a new city and new job and i used to use alcohol to help build relationships. i feel like a painter without a brush learning how to finger paint.

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#72

Wow, PERFECT analogy

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#73

UPDATE: I’ve been praying and meditating away my social anxiety, and guess what…. IT WORKED!!! My sober friend visited all last weekend and we stayed up until 3am talking both nights… after that I went out to dinner with 5 of my fellowship peers and had a great time. And I have plans for this weekend. :exploding_head: my mind is blown!!!

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