How do I survive prom with anxiety?

[DemureRose]

My prom is in a couple months and this will be the first time I am allowed to go. I had said for years I wouldn't go but now that it's hear I feel like I have to. My friends are all going and I would be the first in my family not to go. It isn't that I don't think prom will be fun in a way, I just feel it isn't anything special. My mind can't wrap around spending hundreds of dollars on a dress, hair, and makeup for one night, wearing it only an hour then going to an arcade which is something I can do anytime. But that's not the only thing that bothers me. My goal has always been to blend in and having to dress all pretty defeats that purpose. There is also the issue of all the people. I get really panicked when I am surrounded by people and with the loud music...I can just see the anxiety attack happening. I want to have fun so bad but I don't know how to get myself not to think about it. If you have social anxiety or anxiety in general, how did you get through your prom? And do you have any tips for me?

[baileyf14]

I have social anxiety, but I went to both of my proms. There was something about being with my friends that made me want to go and I ended up having a great time! But, if you really do not want to go, people will understand! You should do what YOU want to do. I hope everything goes well!

[DemureRose in reply to baileyf14]

Thank you so much! Knowing that someone else with social anxiety got through it makes me feel so much better!