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Normally my daughter takes me to the bank and we get a check for rent.

Well today she wasn't available and I had to take care of it on my own.

I rode a bus to the bank and took care of my business there and then walked over to the bus stop, and rode the bus again and then I went to Target to get some cat food and then walked back to the apartment complex and paid my rent and back to my apartment, yes everything that I had on was soaked and I was breathing hard, I haven't crashed out yet.

I'm very proud of myself, thank you

And remember that you are not alone

I've been struggling with social anxiety all my life, I'd rather stay home than having to attend any social gatherings but there are some work events that I can't avoid and I have to mingle with new people...usually alcohol would help but I've been trying to cut down alcoholic drinks. It's been 2 weeks I haven't touched alcohol and there's a social event coming up this weekend I need to attend, I was thinking to just bring my own non-alcohol alternatives to the event. So I did some research and read some articles about adaptogen drinks, it's a blend of herbs and it says it can boost your mood + focus + relaxation. Does anyone here have tried it? does it help calming down your mind? also if you guys have any tips to combat social anxiety, would be appreciated 😃