ohhhh lordie. Yes. I have this a lot too! It does depend for me though on the situation. Some things I *know* I will enjoy even if i'm anxious, and therefore the tiredness that follows is just a happy exhaustion. Other things I know aren't for me (like loud parties or dancing out a bar or going to particular shops) I will feel anxious, unhappy, and FATIGUED baaaadly afterwards. I think it's been a long journey of learning the difference - and knowing that sometimes I will still attend those things that 'drain' my energy, but being choosy about which times.
I find even if I manage to get out with friends I don't have a good time because the anxiety and resulting fatigue
ohhhh lordie. Yes. I have this a lot too! It does depend for me though on the situation. Some things I *know* I will enjoy even if i'm anxious, and therefore the tiredness that follows is just a happy exhaustion. Other things I know aren't for me (like loud parties or dancing out a bar or going to particular shops) I will feel anxious, unhappy, and FATIGUED baaaadly afterwards. I think it's been a long journey of learning the difference - and knowing that sometimes I will still attend those things that 'drain' my energy, but being choosy about which times.
Thank you so so much, Lauren. I've only just seen this 🙏🏼 x
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