so im going out...

[sarahblonde32]

ok, going out tonight...decided i hate going out...hate the busy bars, hate trying to talk in noisy bars...
not that keen on drinking anymore so i usually drive then i can escape...but i think i will have a couple tonight, so need to rely on taxi and be able to getaway!
help...why this stupid anxiety about going for a few drinks with friends over this festive period...something so normal for most people becomes a huge challenge for us?!

[crystal17]

Hi Sarah I know what you mean I used to love going out and socialising and getting ready etc, but as Ive got more anxious and depressed it feels like a nightmare. I had to go out last night for first time in ages and the effort it tool to do my hair/makeup and get dressed was weird - I literally had to force myself.

In the end it was really good and I'm glad I went, so you will prob feel the same. I hope you enjoy yourself :)

[lauz_lea]

Do it1 - do it for yourself and for all those on NMP that can't (I'd say have a drink for us all but you'd be legless).

I'm hoping to go out next week - at the moment I'm really looking forward to it, but I know that one the day/night itself I'll be feeling just like you, and knowing me at the moment, without a nice cup of tea I won't be able to stay awake past 7.30pm lol.

Have a great time, seriously. Reward yourself for the struggle you've had just making up your mind to go :)

[sarahblonde32]

Hi,made it out..but drank far too much as i kept drinking to 'relax'!it was ok,feeling it today though, there was a point as we walked into the crowded bar that i wanted to turn and run...
Next time im opting for staying in with a cuppa! But it does prove that it can be done!
Sarah x

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Hi,made it out..but drank far too much as i kept drinking to 'relax'!it was ok,feeling it today though, there was a point as we walked into the crowded bar that i wanted to turn and run...
Next time im opting for staying in with a cuppa! But it does prove that it can be done!
Sarah x

[lauz_lea]

Well done. I was going to go out tonight but as the doctor has signed me off until January I didn't want anyone thinking "she looks fine to me so why am I covering all her shifts".

Don't get me wrong, I'm not blaming myself or anything like that, but we had a similar situation this time last year with another colleague and it really peed people off so I don't want to upset my colleagues, I'll need their support when I return to work.

[sarahblonde32]

I'm going out tonight...staff drink thing....to drive or not to drive?!

[RitaBoyd]

I got out today in a busy shopping centre Christmas shopping.
I did it without a hitch, admittedly my meds have been upped,
but I couldn't have done it last week.
For today and today only, I feel so pleased with myself.