One of the biggest problems that I have when it comes to my social life is just how much my anxiety truly affects it without me realizing. 
For example, whenever I am put in a position where I have to turn down plans (ex; someone asking me to hang out), I simply get overwhelmed and usually don’t just respond for the longest time. I have a tendency to leave people in the dark when I get overwhelmed, I essentially ghost them. 
How can I stop this? How can I get myself to not run away from unfavorable social situations?
Anything helps, thank you. :)