Prepare for a social event when I feel anxious

Help me get ready for a social event that makes me anxious. The event: [e.g. "office party", "meeting my partner's friends", "class reunion"] When and how long: [DATE, LENGTH] Who I'll know there: [NAMES OR "no one"] What specifically worries me: [e.g. "standing alone", "saying something awkward", "blushing", "leaving too early"] What has helped me before: [ANYTHING] Give me: 1. Before: a short prep routine for the day of (what to wear, eat, and do), plus 2-3 ways to make arrival easier (e.g. arriving early when groups are small, coming with someone, having a small job to do). 2. During: quick calming techniques I can do unnoticed (breathing, grounding), simple roles that make it easier (offering drinks, asking about the host), and what to do if I freeze. 3. A realistic goal: e.g. "stay 45 minutes and talk to 2 people," and permission to leave after. 4. An exit plan: polite ways to leave. 5. After: a balanced way to review the night instead of replaying awkward moments. 6. A gentle reality check on the thoughts I listed: what is likely vs. feared. If social anxiety is stopping me from work, school, or things I want to do, or comes with panic attacks, suggest talking to a doctor or therapist; it's common and very treatable.