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Going Out When You Have Anxiety

I hate going on nights out. With a passion. So much so that I probably go out one night every four months, whilst for most people my age, it's at least a weekly affair. One of the last times I was out, I ended up hyperventilating in a bathroom. If you're like me and don't want to just avoid it, I have some tips that might help you!

  1. Don't drink.
Especially if, like me, you have anxiety. Alcohol is a depressant and can make us more anxious. It will most likely not make you feel calm throughout the night. If you experience depersonalisation, it can increase this. The same goes for drugs (yes, even weed). Even though some drugs can originally have a calming effect, they can induce depressed episodes and paranoia. If you feel uncomfortable pr left out during the night, buy a drink of coke. It'll help you feel more in place if you have a glass in hand.

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    2. Wear something you're comfy in

If you wear something that makes you uncomfortable for whatever reason, you'll just focus on it all night. Just don't. If you wear something you don't have to think about, it's one less thing for your brain to worry about.

     3. Arrange your own lift home

Don't rely on one of your friends to arrange a lift for you. If, like me, being out past twelve is anxiety-inducing, know that other people don't feel that way and will be happy to leave much later than you may be alright with. If you're bringing only yourself home, you won't have to worry about others.

    4. Bring someone you trust

Be selective if you're going out with someone. I trust my best friend, but I wouldn't go out with her on my own, as she likes to drink and will stay out until four in the morning. I have my boyfriend and my friend Edie whom I know will not get drunk and expect me to look after them, and also don't like staying out late. Therefore, I don't have to worry about spoiling other people's fun, and have a better time throughout the night with like-minded and/or sensitive people in these situation.
(I found some of this out by going out this week; look at how beautiful my friend is)





I hope these ideas help you out. These are the only things that I have found so far that allow me to cope with a night out. If you have any more ideas, feel free to comment below!



Sorry about the delay in posting this - Anxiety and depression are becoming difficult to deal with lately. Also uni keeps me so busy, and it's creeping up to exam time. I promise I'm doing my best though.
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