Christmas supper anxiety

[Misfit23]

I am currently at my great grandma's house for an early Christmas supper. It's not a very big house and there are a lot of us. Some of them I cannot stand. It also doesn't help when I've been dreading this. While eating I was crammed between two people. Now I'm "hiding" in the corner of the living room. All I want to do is leave. Yet at the same time, my great grandma is 100 and I cherish all the time with her I can. But here I am listening to grown men yelling at a football game and all I want to do is walk out the door and leave. I'm sorry this is so long but I needed to vent and see if y'all have any advice. Merry Christmas!

[Humankind-BE_BOTH]

I'm going to take a stab in the dark here but is there college in your future to look forward to or are you currently in college and look forward to returning? think about happy things!!

[Misfit23]

I am not in college or will be. I just don't like crowded spaces, being out of my comfort zone and some of my relatives.

[Fumble]

Hi, I have social anxiety and hate family gatherings, especially when there are relatives I don’t like there. I try to keep busy and out the way, volunteering to help in the kitchen, making drinks and washing up. If there’s nothing to do I find somewhere relatively quiet to sit and surf or try to sit with someone I like. It’s not easy, but you’ll be pleased you spent the time with your great grandmother.

[Celtic27]

I would have thought putting your energy into making your time with your gran special just try and put your best into enjoying your relatives you don't have to like them but put aside whats bothering you about them it's Christmas take care All the best to you 🎅🎅🎅🎅

[kkat37]

It helps me in this type of situation to find a game on my phone to play to distract myself or look at old pictures if your Grandma has some especially if you can go in another area by yourself.

[Misfit23]

Thank you all. I did thankfully find a quiet spot and it somehow all worked out. I really appreciate it all. Much love.

[Hollick]

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