So my family is going on a small vacation for a few days, but I decided to stay home because of my social anxiety. My parents got mad (though I suspect it was more out of worry and disappointment than out of anger), and insist I go because "your problems aren't going to go away by just sitting at home."
I've had bad experiences at these things before, whether it be a vacation or just someone's birthday. I never feel comfortable enough to be myself or to have fun. And I even have anxiety attacks at times. So I don't see the point in going. But I don't want to keep going at it with my parents and I don't want things to be like this forever. Eventually, I want to feel comfortable around people, especially family members.
How should I go about this?
I've had bad experiences at these things before, whether it be a vacation or just someone's birthday. I never feel comfortable enough to be myself or to have fun. And I even have anxiety attacks at times. So I don't see the point in going. But I don't want to keep going at it with my parents and I don't want things to be like this forever. Eventually, I want to feel comfortable around people, especially family members.
How should I go about this?
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