After-Hour socializing: Can/ should I do it?

[Sebastian Lee]

So after a few discussions with my therapist and psychiatrist I might gather up the courage to go to what'd be considered a "Club" scene to get myself to socialize, or at least get out of the house. I know its a tall order but I do have a few contingency plans like bringing a friend familiar with the "normal" scene to be a source for grounding and maybe getting in there early. Since I might have an in with one of the DJs he can possibly let anyone in management or anyone relevant know about my situation and maybe get me the early access. I know there's a lot of ifs and mights, but I'm sure night venues must have a plan if someone with a disability wants to enter.

Does anyone have any experience with going out after-hours or to such venues? is it worth it to try to go out on such an ambitious trip to try to socialize?

 

[Turanga Veela]

I used to, and some times were more successful than others. "Socializing," in the traditional sense, is almost impossible in that environment, for me personally, because I can't tune out the ambient noise enough to hear conversation. Going with an understanding or like-minded companion helps. My favorite places had lots of corners and nooks, and weren't bright. A Detroit goth club was the best experience I've had -- lots of strangeness, no judgement from anyone, dark, and not crowded or just one room. Or another nearby, in a big old church (it's nice to be able to just wander around to the music, if/when it all got to be a bit too much).

I would go and try it out! Nothing ventured, and all that.

 

[garnetflower13]

Does it have to be a nightclub scene?

 

[Judge]

I "push" myself socially on occasion. Most of the time it doesn't work to my satisfaction, but it doesn't keep me from trying.

Otherwise sometimes I think I might become a total recluse.

 

[Andrew206]

I push myself socially whenever I get the chance. It feels uncomfortable at first, but it gets easier over time.

 

[Judge]

Like Judge, I would probably become a total recluse if I didn't get out and socialize occasionally. I could easily become one of those crazy old men that yell at the neighborhood kids from my front porch.

Yeah. Luckily no kid has referred to me as "Mr. Wilson".

Yet.

 

[Cali Cat]

The nightclub scene isn't for me ... too much input ... but no harm in trying. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

 

[Rayner]

All bars are the same. Once you been to one, you been to all. Oh and Don't ask me how I know that.