'drinking at social events'

mark from marky mark land, canada -

I have this problem where i just have to drink when i'm out at parties, bars, anything that requests socializing. I know it has a lot to do with social anxiety. I used to drink A LOT before but have cut down drastically but i still have the urge to drink when i am socializing. Sucks.

Comment #1 Karen from Southwest -

For me, sometimes having a drink will calm me down, especially if I'm at a party where I don't know a lot of people. I'm not really good at socializing and drinking does help me along the way. It helps me break the ice, so to speak.

Comment #2 Loopy from The Big D -

I don't even like to drink because everything tastes so aweful and strong. I have never been a drinker and luckily neither is my husband. My family has a line of alcoholics on my mother and fathers side. I hope I never turn to drinking, but I don't think I will.

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