Yo people,

I Wanna add my story, to help you out
I have some Mental Insecurity aswell, but i try to just take it positieve
Sometimes its hard, but read stuff like how to overcome Fear and stuff.
Now i'm reading NLP and i can tell ya this is the shit ! haha

My fear is mainly that i get insecure at social events.
Then i make a gameplan, like this.

1. Goal, what do you expect?
2. Which Strategy you use?
3. Evaluate your performance, what could be better and how would like to change it.
4. What now? how can do i get closer to my goal

Also create like 3 stories that ya could tell, so ya overcome your insecurity, think of some jokes to tell. This will help get in the good mood.

As for Alcohol use a few beers, but not too much, cause if your drinking to much your sugar mirror will become to low and your startin to get insecure. It also creates a Social Illusion (i like to call it) that doesn't help you to get more confidence

hey man.. there is no mental insecurity.. insecurity is really just a lack of self worth and confidence... just go out and get some practice.. while your idea is good don't make up 3 stories, think of 3 real ones and also stay away from the booze for a bit

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Alcohol is a depressent, and is bad for your body. If you're feeling depressed, don't drink. You may think "I have a great time when i'm drunk", but the truth is it's not good for you to drink while depressed.

Cannabis, if used in the proper manner can help calm nerves, and relax. However, most people are incapable of using it in only this manner, and because of this i would NOT reccomend starting to smoke because you feel stressed, or depressed. That leads to mental addiction, which is what Simcity was refering to as marijuana's addictive properties. Marijuana has no physical addictive properties, just mental, which come into play when used to relieve stress, depression, or is used consistantly for long periods of time. I won't get into the marijuana to heroin argument because it's irrevelent.

Anywho, the point of that being if you're depressed, you need to work through it sober. Find a good friend who you can talk to, or start seeing a therapist. I've overanalyzed things for years, and once I learned how to handle it (through a professional therapist's help) life became much more enjoyable. I don't feel the need to smoke, or drink anymore, and i love life