Do you like going to parties?
By Diana
@dya80dya (36769)
December 3, 2024 5:43am CST
My brother is getting married next year. This year, he is engaged, and he wants me to be at his wedding. I have severe social anxiety. The wedding will be big, with over 100 people. The wedding will be in another town. I want to go and I increased my medication dosage. Today I woke up with a severe panic attack. My dad helped me overcome it because I talked to him. But going to a wedding with strangers in another town can cause anxiety even in normal people. So I found a solution. I want to be there to be only a part of his wedding. When I didn't have panic attacks I never liked parties. I am an introvert and I feel better at home. I want to go to a small party, though, if I know those people. I don't want to ruin their wedding and call an ambulance because of my panic attacks. I never liked going to parties. Do you like going to parties?
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8 responses
@AmbiePam (94045)
• United States
3 Dec
I used to do everything I could to get out of going to be gatherings or parties because of anxiety. My sister’s wedding was huge, and I had a hard time attending. I always wished I had her extrovert tendencies. Over the years, I can go to big gatherings now, but I just don’t stay long.
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@aninditasen (16501)
• Raurkela, India
3 Dec
I did like a few years back but not now as I am a heart patient now.
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@aninditasen (16501)
• Raurkela, India
5 Dec
@dya80dya I do take care of my health. Get myself checked every two months. I avoid going gatherings where there are too many people.
@Raine38 (12389)
• United States
3 Dec
Congratulations to your brother! And I hope you have some fun at the party still.
I like attending parties, but it depends on a lot of things - how well or what's my relationship with the host/hostess, who are in attendance or who are invited, when and where is it. Like you, I am an introvert. I can "survive" a few hours of socializing with people I do not know, but after a few hours I need to get away and recharge. I am always one of those who has to leave before the party is over. Or if my family is hosting, I will have to step away for some quiet and alone time.
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@nela13 (58710)
• Portugal
9 Dec
I enjoy going to parties but I always feel a little bit anxious. I understand your point, maybe you can go and stay as you feel comfortable, if you start to feel anxious just leave.
@aureategloom (11046)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
3 Dec
congratulations to your brother and i hope you can change something by the next year. i'm also introverted and i never liked parties 
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@RebeccasFarm (90481)
• Arvada, Colorado
5 Dec
Eh, I might like one, but my life does not allow for it.
@somewitch (1409)
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5 Dec
I guess it depends on the company, the people. I guess there would be many strangers so I wouldn't like it either and would spend most of the time on my own, in a corner, perhaps on the phone or reading a book, not caring if I looked rude.
