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Originally Posted by VelociRaptor  I am about to embark on a round the world trip then setup shop in the UK (Scotland) for an undetermined period of time.
Looking to get myself out of my comfort zone, see the world and experience different cultures and ways off life. A lot of us in Australia and more so West Australia (apparently the most isolated city in the world) don't really understand concepts of being land locked or driving between countries etc. We are spoilt with our great weather and lovely beaches though... |
Thats amazing - good on you for challenging yourself. Where abouts in Scotland are you thinking of settling? You will love it here - Scotland is an amazing place (but then I am biased being Scottish and all!).
Scotland does have a drinking problem in general. Lots of little pubs tucked away everywhere! I found that I needed alcohol to have confidence but I've always been a happy drunk. But I completely agree with Call me Boges, a lot of drunk people are complete idiots and not fun to be around.
I decided to cut back on my drinking and see how things went. To be honest, I've not succeeded very well. I seem to have developed a slight phobia of being social. I love being with my friends, but when I'm with new people I seriously panic. I find I am needing to resort to alcohol to calm me down and get some confidence. I still like drinking - the odd cider or jack on occasion, but I don't want to feel like I need it to be a certain person. I hate the sudden overwhelming fear I get when I'm with new people. It's like a mini-panic attack. I feel like I want to cry and I feel almost paralysed. It's happening more and more now, but goes away after a few drinks. Any ideas how I can control my fear so I don't need to drink?