Life is not always comfortable but it can get more comfortable provided you make yourself uncomfortable first.
The more crutch you use, the weaker your muscle to deal with these awkward situations becomes.
Don’t forget the “why” and ask yourself “what’s the worst that could happen” when you reach for alcohol vs simply talking to people and letting yourself naturally settle.
STOP IT. They will absolutely create this category in minutes if they find it.
Well it’s individual to the person what makes them happy.
I had to try a lot of stuff I was meh about to get there.
If you liked tasting things, why not try your expertise at a chocolate/cheese tasting place.
If you enjoyed drunk driving go buy a Tesla which replicates the experience perfectly.
A significant part of it is the stuff they put in our food.
The bourbon and the case of beer are just empty calories and cancer-causing carcinogens. They’re an escape but there are other escapes out there that won’t harm you.
The way chemicals interact with dopamine, some of those substances are a LOT harder than others. You just need to change the food you eat. I found fasting easier than meticulous dieting. I had the willpower and was enable to accept the simplicity of simply not eating.
“Pizza in the morning, Pizza in the evening, Pizza at Supper Time” “Eating all this pizza may explain your gastrointestinal situation!”
You can also have pizza when it is not on a bagel. Many prefer it this way.
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Or, more likely, Claude will launch them.
I have Panic and Anxiety. I know the feeling quite well and it I don’t always overcome it.
Like anything else, it’s a skill you can learn.