3 Simple Steps to Ease Social Anxiety

For years, I used alcohol to quiet the little voice in my head that whispers, “You are too boring ”, “you always say the wrong thing”, and “Stop sounding so stupid!”

People often think social anxiety is about the fear of social interactions. But it is actually more about self-perceived flaws, and a fear of social situations would reveal these flaws. The little voice in our heads keeps reminding us that something is wrong with us. As a result, we are unable to be fully ourselves when around others.

How Alcohol Fuels Anxiety Instead of Relieving It

Some, like me, discovered alcohol’s magical power in quieting that little voice. A couple of glasses later, the nagging voice fades into the background, and finally, conversation flows and laughter becomes easier.

But while alcohol s