I suffer from social anxiety disorder. Have you ever had any problems with a social phobia?
As a matter of fact, I suffered from agoraphobia when I was in my early twenties.
So it was hard for you to be in open spaces such as malls?
I avoided malls, restaurants, movie theaters, elevators and basically any place that I thought I couldn't leave if I wanted to escape.
That sounds unfortunate. Did you ever experience panic attacks?
My panic attacks were at an extreme level for many years.
I used to use alcohol to reduce my social fears. Did that ever help you?
Yes, it in the early years, I self medicated with alcohol.