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Originally Posted by AngstyLady
It's funny how back when I was a habitual drinker and pot smoker I got along well with everyone- it's only now that I've stopped all that (for several years now)that my social problems and anxiety has increased and it seems that people think somethings wrong with me- most likely because I haven't shared this fact with everyone- I'm not like I'm going to broadcast this- but I think people view me as either mental or on drugs now (oh, the irony). I had a recent conversation with my brother where I couldn't help but think he was talking to me as one would a child, like he's starting to think I have mental problems . . . .  I still binge drink sometimes and sometimes go through periods of of abiout a week at times where have a few shots to start my day off to feel 'normal' . . .
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I am experiencing similar feelings- sobriety so far has involved lots of social anxiety, and a slight sense of paranoia- if that's what you call it- where people seem to interpret me to have mental problems. Honestly, it just makes me want to go back to using... but I'm too proud of how far I've come with not using. I owe it to myself to keep moving forward, just like you seem to be doing. I hope your situation has improved and that you've gained positive perspective on it.