Attending Events:

• When invited out, reply "can I give you an answer on that day?"  Eliminate feelings of guilt as much as possible.
  

• When attending sporting events, the theater or other public events, get to your seat early so you don't have to walk through large crowds.  After the event, wait until the rush of people have dissipated before leaving your seat.
  

• Unless it's a movie you really want to see on the "Big Screen," you may feel better if you rent it and watch it at home.  When you do go to the movie theater, don't try to leave the theater immediately.  Instead, wait until the lights are turned up and the crowd has left.  Walk slowly and hold onto the backs of the seats.

Reading:

• Listen to books on tape if reading is a problem.  These tapes are available in most libraries and/or can be purchased in most book stores and online.

• Set a timer for 10-15 minutes for reading and work your time up slowly.  Hold the book out in front of you so that you are not looking down with