I have an event coming up, literally happening within an hour, with people from work - some of whom I’m friends with but not exactly people I hang out with outside of work, except on the rare occasion when I am invited. I was invited a few days ago to a work dinner so it’s not like I didn’t have time to decide. I was planning on going and I do kind of want to go but the thought of getting ready (getting dressed, putting on makeup, catching pt) just really exhausts me. 

I am a little anxious, to be honest, and usually wouldn’t go to work events without my partner (we work together). Also the thought of walking into an event makes me anxious. I don’t know if it’s normal to feel this way. I have no problem going out with my partner or family. I have had anxiety and probably still have anxiety as I struggle occasionally with social situations, although it’s not severe and not with every interaction. I do prefer, a majority of the time, to stay at home over going out so I’m not sure if this contributes to it. 

Does anyone else feel this way? How did you overcome it?