countdown to Christmas

With the holiday season comes opportunities to socialize with others. I went to a party with my support group forsocial phobia. I feel my social skills have definitely improved.I tried to remember what people had told me about themselveslast time I spoke to them and ask questions from there, I alsotried to listen more carefully to the conversation so that I couldfollow along well. Overall I felt it was a good experience and Ihad a nice time. This week we also had a small get together with the staff at mywork. This was more challenging because my co workers seemmore confident in social situations and the conversation goes aroundfast. I did try to talk as much as possible but I also allowed myself tolisten and be quiet as well.One of my co workers also complained about me to my boss and I wasconfronted by both of them in the office. It was an upsetting scene butI tried to stay calm and stand up for myself. I calmly told them my sideof the story and stayed solution focused. I have decided not to argue withpeople at work and I did not but it was such a hard thing to do that I wenthome with a horrible migraine headache. I am continuing to express my own opinions and feelings more even thoughI find it difficult at times but I find it definitely worthwhile. with peace and friendship to all!!!