Advice please?

[Lightattheend]

Ok. I made plans to get out tonight to get away from the house and have a drink or two because it's been some time since I did so. I really wanna go, but my anxiety is getting the best of me. 1. My anxiety is telling me that if I drink, my heart will act up and get out of rhythm. For anyone who hasn't read any of my past posts, I have VERY bad anxiety about my heart. 2. My anxiety is telling me that I will collapse in the front of everyone and 911 will have to be called. It's getting close to the time and I'm scared and I'm thinking about bailing out and staying home. Any suggestions on how to get past this?

[Michdau1]

I know that feeling well XXX just know that once you are out, you will enjoy yourself and the thought of doing something is generally worse than the actual event itself. Have you considered going out but not drinking? Or going out for a short time instead of all night? Take the night in small chunks and don't look too far ahead. so for now, e.g. just get dressed. That in isolation isn't too scary. Then pack your bag. That in isolation is ok. Put on some music. That's fun and safe. And so on and so on. Whatever makes it manageable for you really XXX

[Lightattheend in reply to Michdau1]

Thank U. I really appreciate the advice. I may go out, but not drink. The thought of me drinking and it throwing my heart rhythm off terrifies me.

[Michdau1 in reply to Lightattheend]

I swear down that drinking makes me sweat profusely and get overheated with palpatations too!! It just doesn't agree with me so it's something I've let go. Plus I would have terrible 'come downs' after drinking. I don't mean hangovers, I mean a really low mood. It doesn't suit everyone so just do what's best for you. Anything more than staying in tonight is an achievement yeah XXX

[Lightattheend in reply to Michdau1]

☺☺

[Agora1 in reply to Lightattheend]

Lightattheend, how did the evening go? xx

[Lightattheend in reply to Agora1]

It went ok. I did go, but I didn't drink. Although I didn't drink, my anxiety still had negative "what if" thoughts in my head but I managed to stay out for a little. Thanks for checking up 💜.

[Agora1 in reply to Lightattheend]

You did good Light x You showed anxiety. It

just wanted to make sure you knew it was still

around by sending in some "what ifs". But you

called it's bluff. Proud of you. xx

[Lightattheend in reply to Agora1]

Thank you ☺

[Snowyowl23]

I hope you made it out tonight! I was feeling the same way about a gathering my spouse and I were planning on attending... I was down and sad when I got

Home from work and didn’t want to go... but I forced myself to go and I ended up enjoying myself. Like others said just go out and have fun, and when you feel done call it a night. And it’s ok if you choose not to drink nothing wrong with that!! If anyone asks you’re the DD 😉 hope you had a good time! 🦉🦉

[Lightattheend in reply to Snowyowl23]

I did get out for a little, and I chose not to drink. Thank you.

[NeuronerdDoaty]

Good for you💪💛

[Strongest123]

Have you tried depot breathing exercises? Before you go out try, 5sec in through nose, hold for 7, then out for a count of 8 through your mouth. Hope this helps. SAMSON

[Lightattheend in reply to Strongest123]

Thanks for the advice.