What should I do
I have this friend I met in grade 6 my anxiety wasn't as bad but was still pretty bad we have been friends for 3 years now over those past few years I have become more distant from eachother and we only text but it takes me ages to reply because I rewrite it over and over again she wants to have a sleep over except i get extremely intimidated by her brother because hes 18 3 years old then me so I don't want to go but I don't want to lose the only friend I have because I think she will leave me alone and never talk to me again because I never do anything with her I said I would go she knows I have social anxiety she says I don't have to go if I don't want to but she's so excited for it I feel bad for not wanting to go Also my boyfriend is asking me if he could see me soon because he misses me alot I miss him heaps too but the same thing I haven't hung out with him in so long he might get angry at me for not doing this he also knows but he dosent know how bad social anxiety is he thinks that i just get nervous sometimes he dosent understand and soon I might loose everyone if I don't spend time with them :(
@weebslife6272
I understand how you feel. However, communication is key.
You may be feeling anxious that they won't understand etc, but you could get hurt in the long-term because you would not be receiving the understanding and concern that you need. It might be helpful if you try to sit them both down and tell them what you are experiencing, as clearly and briefly as possible. In the meantime, reaching out to a professional may be beneficial in order for you to tackle your anxiety.
Goodluck!
