Originally Posted by
K8EB
I'd also add - coffee shops help me. I can buy a mug of tea, take a seat and be around people but without the stress of having to be sociable. I also find that being in public keeps me grounded and helps me to feel more normal.
I find this very helpful too. The guy in Starbucks knows my drink off by heart now, which is cool, because being out is keeping me 'on a level.'