Social Anxiety Support

TheDaffodil · 10-31-2009, 12:16 PM

Last night I went to a Halloween party. I hadn't been to a party outside of family gatherings in 2 years. The person hosting the party I hadn't seen in 4 years and the other 2 people I knew I hadn't seen in 4 years either. There were about 12 people there who I didn't know in a house I'd never been to. I told myself I could leave early if I wanted but I ended up wanting to stay. I felt awkward but not very nervous - surprise! The only time I was nervous was when I had to sing and lots of people get nervous in that situation so...not bad! I got up and got through the song and it was over.
I was invited to another party by a guy there that's in 2 weeks. I would like to go.

And today I was invited to another party in that same week I believe. Going to it.

rincewind · 10-31-2009, 01:02 PM

That is really impressive, congratulations. Especially about the singing, that'd be a nightmare for me

Good luck with the other parties, and don't talk yourself out of going!

inVis420 · 10-31-2009, 10:33 PM

Nice that's awesome. No better feeling then not being nervous at a party. When you go to the future parties just try to think only about the fun that will be had. Don't let any negative thoughts get in the way and you'll have a great time (a few drinks will help as well). Priority #1 for everyone there is having fun....they aren't there to judge anyone.

mind_games · 10-31-2009, 10:48 PM

Nice going!

10-31-2009, 12:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
TheDaffodil Status: Antsy. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maryland Gender: Female Age: 19 Posts: 1,170	Party, party, party. Last night I went to a Halloween party. I hadn't been to a party outside of family gatherings in 2 years. The person hosting the party I hadn't seen in 4 years and the other 2 people I knew I hadn't seen in 4 years either. There were about 12 people there who I didn't know in a house I'd never been to. I told myself I could leave early if I wanted but I ended up wanting to stay. I felt awkward but not very nervous - surprise! The only time I was nervous was when I had to sing and lots of people get nervous in that situation so...not bad! I got up and got through the song and it was over. I was invited to another party by a guy there that's in 2 weeks. I would like to go. And today I was invited to another party in that same week I believe. Going to it. __________________ "Our doubts are traitors, And make us lose the good we oft might win By fearing to attempt." - William Shakespeare NotForSaleCampaign.org \| StopTheTraffik.org \| SlaveryMap.org

10-31-2009, 01:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
rincewind Status: SAS Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Scotland, UK Gender: Male Age: 27 Posts: 291	That is really impressive, congratulations. Especially about the singing, that'd be a nightmare for me Good luck with the other parties, and don't talk yourself out of going! __________________ Per Ardua Ad Astra

10-31-2009, 10:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
mind_games Status: dances, like a fridge Join Date: Nov 2008 Age: 23 Posts: 1,571	Nice going! __________________ "this is not me, this is me reacting to your perception of me"

10-31-2009, 10:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
inVis420 Status: Box of Rain Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Baltimore Gender: Male Age: 19 Posts: 45	Nice that's awesome. No better feeling then not being nervous at a party. When you go to the future parties just try to think only about the fun that will be had. Don't let any negative thoughts get in the way and you'll have a great time (a few drinks will help as well). Priority #1 for everyone there is having fun....they aren't there to judge anyone.