I hope you'll change your mind because I really want to see you. Because I like Olive Garden. And thats in a text message that I then dont reply to. You can always Lyft yourself home, you know, which I think is a great option that we have now where Ive gone places that I cant give a great example right now. In fact, flakiness especially sudden-onset flakiness can sometimes be an indicator of something going on with your mental health. Gabe, who would tolerate that? Gabe: Well, I am really glad that you are here, Jackie, because I can record this podcast in my house and that means I dont have to leave my house. Its now the day before. Jackie: I think theres a excellent idea. This helps me a lot. She recommends following the same steps you would in other scenarioscalling rather than texting, expressing remorse, and offering alternative dates . Going with her makes me feel stronger and better supported and better able to deal with a lot of the things that maybe scare me about leaving my house and going to an unknown place. Point of the show is leaving. Depression can make finding the motivation to leave your bed difficult let alone leave your home! Jackie: I think the guilt is always a factor. I dont know. After a day or two, ask how things are going and make sure they know you're there for them if they need support. Right? : Interested in learning about psychology and mental health from experts in the field? And thats our topic for this weeks episode, anxiety when it comes to leaving our homes. You are a person with an anxiety disorder, so you understand the anxiety surrounding just minuscule tasks, right? And then you say no to everything versus like just some things or its the complete opposite of I say yes to everything and Im super drained all the time and nobody gives me time to rest. I wont have it at all, but I wont ruin it. . For me, its just get off your ass and go and dread it the whole way there. A common symptom of depression is a lack of interest in things you once enjoyed including spending time with friends and family. 7. I dont know. A month of online therapy often costs less than a single traditional face to face session. What Helps Me Cope with My Borderline Personality Trigger? Now, I dont want to do this thing where back in my day. So at 11:30, we decide if were gonna stay. Because thats something like youre like, oh, Im super anxious. Yes, obviously that would have been better for sure. Jackie: I think thats a good point that I didnt really think about, was we have more things that take us out of the house these days, maybe not more, but I feel like theres so many things to do all the time that when you are out of the house, maybe you wish you werent. All of the things that youve already just said. Youre embarrassed because, well, in my case, I would completely sweat through all of my clothes and be just a dripping, soaking, wet, sweaty rag. Gabe: And kudos to everybody for not wanting to be homebodies and our society is set up to make this easier than ever. All of this just to say I am curious, as a person living in America, how much of this is caused by, like FOMO fear of missing out where youre not anxious, youre not having a mental health issue, youre not having a mental illness symptom, everything is fine in your life. And that makes me sad because I really like my home and Im a very extroverted person, as you know, and even I just like to chill out at home. Make sure you have your directions lined up. And were gonna dress like 70s and its gonna be awesome. But I also think that were getting a little bit off topic because were talking about canceling plans that have already been made. Be angry in the car there. So, if it is something genuinely that you want to do, you do not experience anxiety. Thats really what it comes down to. You know, all those things. So theyre kind of banking on that. You can find her online at JackieZimmerman.co, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Gabe: I dont know if it was easier to be a home body 30 years ago than it is today. I am the Gabe that people know and love. It feels very heavy. People who received Pell grants for low-income families could qualify for an . Is this where the onus falls on the person with the anxiety disorder to be better? Theyll embarrass themselves, theyll hurt, theyll suffer, etc. Ive told you, Jackie, that Im nervous about this. Well, we have all these lovely amenities now, too, where you can stay home if you want, but its not the point of the show. I will say whatever it takes to get the hell out of there. Discovering the benefits may support you overall, "Hangxiety" is an experience of anxiousness that occurs after youve been drinking alcohol. And I think thats a side effect of being a human at least. That was never a thing before. Its snowing, so. My plan is, OK, at 9 oclock I pick up Jackie like thats my plan. I like my stuff and my animals and my husband and I just want to be here. But something happened. Announcer: Youre listening to Not Crazy, a Psych Central podcast. Going with her makes me feel stronger and better supported and better able to deal with a lot of the things that maybe scare me about leaving my house and going to an unknown place. And its two yeses and one no. I would like to introduce my co-host, Jackie. So, whether youre a chronic flake or its more of a once in a while thing, you might be able to learn a thing or two if you dig a little deeper and analyze the reasons why you flake. Our goal at Talkspace is to provide the most up-to-date, valuable, and objective information on mental health-related topics in order to help readers make informed decisions. But something happened. Keep your explanation brief but honest. Ok, so lets talk about that, because the the anxiety makes makes me, makes us, if were being honest, cancel shit all the time. Next time you find yourself flaking, use that time as an opportunity to be introspective. My wife is very supportive and frankly, she helps me leave the house. By putting yourself out there, you may feel extremely vulnerable and subject to judgement. Anxiety can lead to symptoms, such as heart palpitations, due to your body's stress response. Ive told you, Jackie, that Im nervous about this. So I dont know what thats all about, but I just dont think I would have fun there. She lives with multiple sclerosis, ulcerative colitis, and depression. Weve had conversations about it. I write about depression, anxiety, C-PTSD, and more. I tell all of my friends that you have significantly better odds of me going if you pick me up. It appears you entered an invalid email. Its not my thing. And as such, I get a lot of blowback. And then after you were there for a half an hour, you freak out and you leave. And I think a lot of people look at the amount of people, the traffic, the foot traffic for Disney World Land on a day is just bananas. Youre embarrassed because, well, in my case, I would completely sweat through all of my clothes and be just a dripping, soaking, wet, sweaty rag. Youve been listening to Not Crazy from Psych Central. All of the things that youve already just said. And I wonder if that general societal slide into not being home very often creates extra fear or panic anxiety in people who want to be homebodies. And they always hate it when I say that they tolerate it because they listen to this. The Depression Project Tell people why they should listen. So I just mean the eleven oclock thing scares me. That is that is true. Im like, OK, Ill do this. But coping skills can help you manage your symptoms. Im going to say no and do this for me. Youve been looking forward to this for three months. Its just a Saturday afternoon. All of this just to say I am curious, as a person living in America, how much of this is caused by, like FOMO fear of missing out where youre not anxious, youre not having a mental health issue, youre not having a mental illness symptom, everything is fine in your life. And I think Im going to die. If you live with anxiety, you may notice that you feel on edge or you breathing becomes faster. On one hand, people seem to be away from home more often. And then when they ask what happened? If you have been diagnosed with depression, the good news is that depression . You pulled the rug out from under them by telling them that everything was fine, pretending that everything was fine. Maybe take a nap during the day. Gabe, what are you doing? I often feel that my anxiety disorder impacts the people around me and it creates another layer, so Im afraid to leave the house because Im afraid Im gonna have a panic attack and suffer. That is an anxiety disorder. Use our helpful templates to cancel plans or say no. But sometimes we have to do things because our spouses want to. This one goes hand in hand with flaking on dates or larger social situations. You don't owe anyone a long, detailed explanation of why you're cancelling. One of my biggest fears is that my anxiety hurts the people around me. The narcissist cannot handle this feeling, so they act quickly to ensure that the balance of control is back in their favor. I was so excited. E-mail, How to Overcome 'Hangxiety' (Post-Drinking Anxiety), The Connection Between Anxiety and Your Heart Rate, Understanding the Association Between Menopause and Anxiety, Podcast: How Can We Help Anxious Youth? You bought your costume. And now youre sitting there shaking, panicking, sweating. I just call this entire method the buddy system. Whenever I agree to do something, its because I want to do it. But there are many occupations that may be a good fit for people with anxiety. If you need support right now, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or reach the Crisis Text Line by texting START to 741741. Ive never been to a party like that. Right. | Theyll embarrass themselves, theyll hurt, theyll suffer, etc. Give a listen to the Psych Central Podcast, hosted by Gabe Howard. I feel anxious about being pressured into buying something, especially when Im already under a lot of mental pressure. Its always just my body going like, run, run from what? Jackie: If I could stay home and never leave ever again, I would gladly do it. And I want to cancel. Consequently, its no surprise that depressed people may avoid social situations and flake on plans. LPT: When your friends cancel or back out of plans just so they can stay home, don't make them feel worse than they probably already do. Were doing the thing where you are like, Im going to stand my ground. And for those of you, who, like me, struggle in this way, try to communicate with friends about how events could become more accessible. Jackie: Yes, obviously that would have been better for sure. And I wonder if that general societal slide into not being home very often creates extra fear or panic anxiety in people who want to be homebodies. Gabe: Did you get anxiety when you left for your last Hanson concert? Like I just dont want to. Not feeling mentally up to it is totally valid. And what Im going to say is I need you to pick me up. Or world. Ask her if she's okay. Big crowds make me anxious. Here are the best excuses for canceling plans, ranked. If Im speaking to those people, Im not anxious. Before we do the thing that I dont know that I really want to do. Here are 5 explanations for what flaking on plans might say about your mental health. Gabe: Three months from now, its on Halloween and Im like, I want to dress up like Halloween. I feel guilty when I can't complete basic tasks or am too tired to run errands. Jackie: And were back talking about why leaving the house sucks. I dont want to go to this thing. And this is something that weve seen a lot of people asking about is Im anxious to leave the house or Im anxious when I leave the house and how do I get out of the house? Youre pissed. Anything you share is confidential. So, like, Im being very honest with you. How to Cancel Plans at the Last Minute Professionallyand Without Burning Any Bridges by Stacey Lastoe Updated 6/18/2020 Shutterstock It's a popular and growing phenomenon: We say yes, yes, yes to event after event and invitation upon invitation, but then when it comes down to actually attending, we often bail, sometimes at the last minute. But you do the directing like maybe that helps. But in your brain, your brain is like you should get out more. And you really wish you were at home. Im with you, Jackie. When people with anxiety cancel plans last minute, there is usually much more going on. But could we maybe go to lunch at a restaurant that I feel more comfortable with? Theres not like a virus threat or its none of that. You know you didnt read in the paper that the buildings going to be condemned or that security is lacking. "Maybe you say something like, 'I know I . Youre pissed. How do you deal with these friends? 5. I figure out how to get a drink. They also show increased impulsivity and procrastination. Because thats something like youre like, oh, Im super anxious. Sometimes when people invite me places and I say no, because I just dont want to. Its not that they dont want to go to, in this case, the Hanson concert is that theyre afraid that when they get to the Hanson concert, theyll have a panic attack. I cant get myself showered and presentable. I could have used the anxiety and panic attack that I had that morning to avoid the rest of the day. But if Im in the crowd with them, I get pretty anxious. Whenever I agree to do something, its because I want to do it. "I can't attend your potluck." Ask for her thoughts on how to make this friendship work with this big challenging difference between you two. If I paid for it, Im probably going to suck it up and go. Who does this? Gabe: Generally speaking, the prep to leave is filled with excitement, as you pointed out in your example, you were excited to make the plans, you made the plans for a reason. Im thankful that I have the right people in my life. My co-host, Gabe. You may dream up dreadful worst case scenarios that lead you to worry about what bad things could happen. This may lead to PMS or PMDD, which can interfere with your. Gabe: I also hear that is adulting. or subscribe to The Psych Central Podcast on your favorite podcast player. My heart is racing. Its a choice. Be sad. And finally, if you have any show, topics, ideas or burning questions, email us at show@PsychCentral.com and tell us all about them. And I think Im going to die. I dont know where to park. But in your brain, your brain is like you should get out more. And Im like, oh, man, I normally go to bed at like 10 oclock. To work with Jackie, go to JackieZimmerman.co. One person with anxiety, quoted as Emma C., explained their experience with anxiety and cancelling plans to The Mighty: "There are days when I physically struggle to leave the house, let alone. Theyre just like, hey, its a good trade. And while I agree that this this uber sugary. Im with you, Jackie. 1. And please remember my mental illness may be selfish, but that doesnt mean I am too. Our counselors are licensed, accredited professionals. I hate leaving my house. Or maybe you are the friend that keeps getting canceled on. At what point do we have to fight through the anxiety for our benefit and at what point do we owe it to the people that were with? It was kind of neat. Youre theres the FOMO. Make sure you have your directions lined up. I tell all of my friends that you have significantly better odds of me going if you pick me up. Maybe take a nap during the day. With Joan Lunden and Laura Morton. I remind myself I got all worked up inside over nothing. And then after Olive Garden, Jackie drives me to the thing that Im scared of. Now, I try to be nice about this and I buy dinner or dessert or I offer people gas money or Ive had my friends drive over to my house and we take my car, Ill do the driving. I dont want to go to this thing. And then I said to you, look, Im always going to say no to that. I feel like the guilt surrounding all of this is not light. So now I have to be ready at nine. The documentary Anxious Nation explores this crisis and what we can do. I am for whatever reason, anxious about it. I feel awful for canceling plans last minute when I don't feel well. Im really all about the pre-planning. Keeping up small talk feels like a panel of 10 conducting a job interview. And then after you were there for a half an hour, you freak out and you leave. I also hear that is adulting. And, you know, Kendalls she had surgery seven months ago and I really cant. Here's how to do it without being a dick. Theyre just like, hey, its a good trade. But you have tickets. You were honest with us from the beginning. I lost my friends. I figure out how to get a drink. Its supposed to be a balancing act. And thats a new thing that has developed later in life. There wasnt a lot of guilt because they were still enjoying the thing that we set out to do. Generally speaking, the prep to leave is filled with excitement, as you pointed out in your example, you were excited to make the plans, you made the plans for a reason. I will say whatever it takes to get the hell out of there. I. I understand the outfit. Our website services, content, and products are for informational purposes only. Right? So meaning there is almost something that I never, ever, ever, ever do. It just seems more manageable to me. But every half hour we reassess. But every half hour we reassess. Secure, convenient, and affordable online counseling. Weve had conversations about it. Then its like, poof. And Im shocked at how big of a difference this makes. Ive never had the music, the strobe lights. Jackie: I mean, I could tell you all the things that are the right things, right? Because some people just like to stay home and theres nothing wrong with that. And then I said to you, look, Im always going to say no to that. I have no idea why this causes me zero anxiety. Sometimes we cancel plans because weve been completely overworked, overbooked socially, or just plain burned out and simply need some time to be alone, recharge, and do nothing! I will tell you. Once Im there, I figured out where the exits are. And were back talking about why leaving the house sucks. I need your help and I need a slow build. But I also think that were getting a little bit off topic because were talking about canceling plans that have already been made. And it feels it feels like Im ruining things for other people if it happens. You close the place down. At 9:00, I pick up Jackie or at 9 oclock Jackie picks me up and this gets me into my next thing I call it pre-gaming. Or all of my friends, Im okay driving to all of their houses, so Ill drive and pick them up because Im comfortable driving from my house to their house. However, Ill be the first to admit that my plan cancelling is usually the result of something that runs a little deeper than the desire to stay in my PJs and be lazy on the couch. Gabe: So, I call you up and Im like, hey, I cant make it. If you or someone you know needs help, visit our suicide prevention resources. Im slowly ramping up in the evening that way. Tune in to todays Not Crazy podcast to get specific tips on how you can feel more in control so you can cancel less. Well be right back after these messages. Visit PsychCentral.com/Show or subscribe to The Psych Central Podcast on your favorite podcast player. Not Crazy travels well. And I told you no. I feel like dread. You may find yourself flaking after too many nights out and youre straight up exhausted, or maybe youre zonked out from starting a new job. For many people, they have the thing that they want to do and theyre excited about that. For people with avoidant personality disorder, its very difficult to make and keep friendships. That is an anxiety disorder. Gabe: Oh, my God. Does your anxiety take over when its time to leave the house keeping you home more often than not? And I want to be clear that I feel that not only does the slow ramp up help manage my anxiety, but Ive also told you that thats why were doing it. It sounds like fun. Now, excuse me while I go make a call to cancel tonights plans. Talk to somebody about maybe why you dont want to go and have them amp you up. Its a choice. Moms, Dads, Grads Security 101 Tech Science Life Social Good . To learn more, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. Adam and I talk about that all the time where we make plans and then immediately regret that we made plans because we dont want to go anywhere. So we thought it was a good topic. He is the author of the popular book, Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations, available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from Gabe Howard. Thats different than Im willing to leave. Im going to say no and do this for me. Now, I dont want to do this thing where back in my day. Its not anxiety. You cancel on your friend because you've got to catch up on work. So, I call you up and Im like, hey, I cant make it. But for me, anxiety makes no sense. If I could stay home and never leave ever again, I would gladly do it. Now, I try to be nice about this and I buy dinner or dessert or I offer people gas money or Ive had my friends drive over to my house and we take my car, Ill do the driving. I like the dont lose money. Make sure you have everything planned out. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. An episode is when an individual has depression symptoms . Its really weird how anxiety sort of manifests itself in me because Im a public speaker. I want to do the co-host costume idea with you, but Im gonna need some things from you to make this happen. Even if its just I was late for something because I was panicking or we didnt get to do something because I was panicking or I was a dickhead this morning because I was panicking. I dont mind being onstage in front of a thousand people. Its not so bad because it always is not so bad. You you have so much fun. The key to canceling plans at the last minute (which Porter defines as less than a couple of hours before the event) is ensuring the other person receives your cancellation before the event. Depression can make finding the motivation to leave your bed difficult let alone leave your home! Well, now Im going to ruin it for my friends or my wife. I dont mind being onstage in front of a thousand people. For others, symptoms will come and go at times. Its just getting me there. And I think that if were focusing on how to get out of the house, those are different. Do you cancel plans at the last minute due to that feeling of dread in the pit of your stomach? . And like Gabe, we dont tolerate it. Listen up, listeners. I wasnt afraid to leave the hotel that morning. Not Crazy travels well. Gabe: Well be right back after these messages. I dont feel anxious when I leave. Thats stigma and discrimination. If I stay home, I wont ruin it. Please subscribe, rate, and review. Jackie: To me, that makes total sense, though, because Disney World Land sounds like I can think of no place I want to go less in life than Disney World Land because there are so many people there and children which I dont like. My wife is very supportive and frankly, she helps me leave the house. Alternatively, you may find that youre spreading yourself too thin, making too many plans with multiple people because youre trying to please everyone and make time for all the people you care about. I could have used the anxiety and panic attack that I had that morning to avoid the rest of the day. Thats so true. So often when I explain these things, people are like that is like uber high maintenance. You agreed to go somewhere when you were in a good mood but now it's time to pay the piper. This is common in people with social anxiety who fear judgement and worry extensively about how people in social settings may perceive them. Now, I know that the younger generation, that means drinking expensive alcohol, cheap at home so that you can continue drinking low grade alcohol when you have to pay for it. And then I see the other stack of memes. So you have these self-care memes which are in direct opposite of the other ones of people. One of the things that I have learned is to say to you, Jackie, I want to go with you, because that does sound interesting. I wanted to do something fun and I fucked it up already. Ok. Grandpa Gabe. You're not alone. The next time it appears someone is selfishly not attending an even, take a moment to consider why this might be and try tooffer some solutions. I really, really am. Share us on social media and use your words. But youve also said that you never, ever want to leave your house. And everything is awful. All rights reserved. Lets put it right in the context of the Hanson concert, because you love Hanson. I have to just suck it up and go. When I called to say, "I need to cancel tonight, I'm having a bad mental health day and I'm not going to be very good company," she said, "Well, I hope that I'll be able make you feel better, but I understand and respect your decision if you want to cancel. Exactly. Thats mind numbingly awful for you because you put all this time, energy, effort and money into this and you were excited to share it with me and I just bailed on you. And in this case, its the Hanson concert, but theyre afraid to leave their house for fear of having a bad experience and anxiety attack, a panic attack, something bad happening. I made a promise to my wife that wed have a good time at Disney World Land and that panic attack did it. Nooo, you understand that kind of situation, right? Here are some tips on how to cancel plans without feeling guilty: 1. And thats the only thing that really works for me. Gabe: I just think we should leave that. Now, I know that the younger generation, that means drinking expensive alcohol, cheap at home so that you can continue drinking low grade alcohol when you have to pay for it. I feel ashamed that I can't function like other people, like my best self, knowing I am usually an organized, bubbly, focused, and energetic person and hard worker when I am not in the midst . I make like a clear goal with you. Its amazing. This helps me a lot. I cant make our coffee date, shopping trip or lunch.. Oh, it was it was just it was just so gooey perfect that it just it just Im starting to get like like like hives. Youre theres the FOMO. I wanted to do something fun and I fucked it up already. While. Whatever is on the . And that . It just seems more manageable to me. When Im struggling during a depressive episode, I dont always make it to everything Ive committed to. How to Stop Canceling Plans Last Minute, According to a Therapist Life Ask a Therapist: "Why Do I Always Feel the Urge to Cancel Plans Last Minuteand How Do I Stop?" The short answer is. I need you, Jackie, to drive to my house and put me in your car and drive me there, because I have a lot of anxiety about driving to places that Ive never been before. Tell people why they should listen. I would like to introduce my co-host, Jackie. My wife was just sickeningly wonderful. I cant attend your sell from home product party.. I dont know where to park. Flakey friend: 'sorry can't make it tonight after all' Me: "I can't attend your bachelorette, birthday or housewarming." I've reached my absolute limit of small talk capacity, and don't have the energy to mingle with strangers or acquaintances. Its just part of how you are in that moment. I've made plans many times in the last few years and flaked at the last minute for whatever reason. And thats in a text message that I then dont reply to. She specializes in helping teens and adults with anxiety, depression, and life transitions through counseling. Its a choice. Ive never been to a party like that. I have to just suck it up and go. Hey, Im not feeling well and my kids are sick and Ive got to take the dog out. And your friends. I completely agree with all of that. The place that youre going. Don't take them for granted. Im afraid to leave the house because Im afraid that that panic attack and that suffering is going to have negative consequences on other people. I. I understand the outfit. So once Im there, its generally okay. I make friends with the servers. This was very important to my wife. That is generally how the anxiety surrounding leaving your home works. In todays podcast, Gabe and Jackie discuss why this happens and how both parties the chronic canceler and the chronically disappointed friend can navigate this awkward scenario. Terms. Editors Note: Please be mindful that this transcript has been computer generated and therefore may contain inaccuracies and grammar errors. And I think that maybe sometimes we create through our anxiety some of these self-fulfilling prophecies that we believe that people have abandoned us because of our mental illness, because of our mental health issues, because of our anxiety. But I have not found a way to sort of get me amped to get going when Ive already decided I dont want to go. Maybe I had fun because I saw it through my wifes eyes. That sucks. And where is that line? Why Do I Experience Anxiety Before My Period Starts. So Jackie picks me up at 9:00 oclock and we go to Olive Garden. And finally, if you have any show, topics, ideas or burning questions, email us at show@PsychCentral.com and tell us all about them. One of the things that I have learned is to say to you, Jackie, I want to go with you, because that does sound interesting. But I have not found a way to sort of get me amped to get going when Ive already decided I dont want to go. But if you never left your house, you could never see Hanson live again. I like my stuff and my animals and my husband and I just want to be here. To me, that makes total sense, though, because Disney World Land sounds like I can think of no place I want to go less in life than Disney World Land because there are so many people there and children which I dont like. And you start insulting the thing. Its Hanson. Youre listening to Not Crazy, a Psych Central podcast. There are things that I want to leave the house for, right? Just, hey, Ive got to go get the mail at the end of the driveway. . Then I go to Olive Garden with Jackie, which I like. And then after Olive Garden, Jackie drives me to the thing that Im scared of. Just kidding, were talking about anxiety. Anything you share is confidential. Why people with anxiety ACTUALLY cancel plans last minute. Its not anxiety. I make friends with the servers. Its like people abandoned me because of my mental illness. And this is where we have to be more judicious with the things that we agree to do. Invite me to a rehearsal or tell me all about it over coffee. Well, I am really glad that you are here, Jackie, because I can record this podcast in my house and that means I dont have to leave my house. Gabe: Lets put it right in the context of the Hanson concert, because you love Hanson. Im slowly ramping up in the evening that way. I mean, I could tell you all the things that are the right things, right? For me, its just get off your ass and go and dread it the whole way there. Helpful Response: Reschedule, and try to find a day and time that will work better. Thats stigma and discrimination. So often when I explain these things, people are like that is like uber high maintenance. I dont know if it was easier to be a home body 30 years ago than it is today. So. It was kind of neat. I will do fun things. She also suggests acknowledging your original commitment and how you came to the decision to cancel. It was my wifes vacation pick. But if Im in the crowd with them, I get pretty anxious. I think thats a good point that I didnt really think about, was we have more things that take us out of the house these days, maybe not more, but I feel like theres so many things to do all the time that when you are out of the house, maybe you wish you werent. On one hand, people seem to be away from home more often. Ive never had the music, the strobe lights. But support and treatment options can help improve your quality, Rhodiola rosea is an adaptogen that helps with stress management, cognitive functioning, and mood. By Caitlin Welsh on September 24, 2019 Relaxing at home after. Gabe: I like the dont lose money. Give a listen to the Psych Central Podcast, hosted by Gabe Howard. And its two yeses and one no. Lets talk about your specific situation. Its just getting me there. To practice self-care and advocate for yourself, it's important to communicate your needs clearly and confidently. I thought you were going to say it was goofy. Right. There, youll also find thoughts and questions by our community. And this doesnt bother me at all. But its true. Im sweating through my clothes. Its not that they dont want to go to, in this case, the Hanson concert is that theyre afraid that when they get to the Hanson concert, theyll have a panic attack. Its always just my body going like, run, run from what? Depression is an illness that consists of depressive episodes, sort of like "flares" in people with multiple sclerosis or arthritis. It just does. Be sad. And this doesnt bother me at all. We will go at 11:00. Your house is safe. Thats not what I mean. And I understand that not everybody has that. . Right. Its always comes back to Hanson. Get hand-picked resources and highlights from our Mighty community straight to your inbox. For free mental health resources and online support groups, visit, . I think the guilt is always a factor. I also prefer not to drink when Im already in a depressed state. What do I do to actually go into the world? Browse our free newsletters I'm sorry I cancelled last minute. Thats really what it comes down to. Youre like a child that gets their treat before dinner. Like I just dont want to. And so I think its worth noting that you might be excited to leave the house and youre anxious the moment you walk out the door, but you have no idea why. I hate leaving my house. You know you didnt read in the paper that the buildings going to be condemned or that security is lacking. Maybe pout. Hey, Im not feeling well and my kids are sick and Ive got to take the dog out. And so I think its worth noting that you might be excited to leave the house and youre anxious the moment you walk out the door, but you have no idea why. I dont know the middle ground. Your heart is palpitating. Its everything is supposed to be in moderation. Jackie: Youre gonna make me not love it. But you have tickets. Would it have been better if when you got all excited about this and I got wrapped up in it, I realized that, hey, boots and pants and boots and pants and boots and pants at 11:00 pm is just not a thing that I want to go to. Theres not like a virus threat or its none of that. When I accepted the invite earlier this week I was feeling great. If you are in a life threatening situation dont use this site. Listen to the, Anxiety has been studied for about 2,000 years. But from the other persons perspective, you canceled plans at the last minute, interrupting their time. The irony is, it can end up backfiring because you end up cancelling those plans you made! Ive never been to this bar. Ive never been to this bar. My new thing is to straight up ignore them. But its not related to anxiety for me. Youre getting dizzy. Having low self esteem in regard to your outward appearance or your personality (and how people perceive you) can make it hard to attend social gatherings or date. Go to BetterHelp.com/PsychCentral and experience seven days of free therapy to see if online counseling is right for you. Lets talk about your specific situation. It also makes it so you really you cant back out on the way there because youre not driving. September 20, 2019 Rachel Wilkerson Miller We're living in a time when being an introvert, wanting to be alone, loving Netflix and your couch, and canceling plans has reached meme status. Self-care is not answering the text immediately. We invest so much into our romantic relationships, so canceled plans can feel like a betrayal. I dont know. And you really wish you were at home. Thats why Im such a great work from home person, because I will work from home and never go anywhere. Sometimes when people invite me places and I say no, because I just dont want to. And most of it, honestly, is it surrounds money. And I want to be clear that I feel that not only does the slow ramp up help manage my anxiety, but Ive also told you that thats why were doing it. And I think that maybe sometimes we create through our anxiety some of these self-fulfilling prophecies that we believe that people have abandoned us because of our mental illness, because of our mental health issues, because of our anxiety. Its Hanson. Its just part of how you are in that moment. If you have moderate or severe depression, additional treatment may be needed to get it to subside. But the few times that I have left that Ive invoked the half an hour clause. But yeah, yeah, back in my day I couldnt really hang out in my house for weeks at a time because Id eventually run out of food. It just does. Talk to somebody about maybe why you dont want to go and have them amp you up. We all know the feeling. Stop talking to me. Im anxious. Did you get anxiety when you left for your last Hanson concert? Its amazing. Additionally my concentration is low, and Im likely to become agitated or bored. So just be honest and ask her what's behind all this plan-changing, and tell her you just aren't able to make plans when they change all the time or get cancelled at the last minute. Gabe: I thought you were going to say it was goofy. You are a person with an anxiety disorder, so you understand the anxiety surrounding just minuscule tasks, right? Point of the show is leaving. It never makes sense at all. E-mail show@psychcentral.com for details. Its always comes back to Hanson. Gabe: It also helps because its setting those small goals, right? Well, I think we live in a time where that doesnt necessarily have to play anymore, right. And thats a new thing that has developed later in life. Did I pay for this thing already? Talkspace articles are written by experienced mental health-wellness contributors; they are grounded in scientific research and evidence-based practices. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.com. I dont really want to. At 9:00, I pick up Jackie or at 9 oclock Jackie picks me up and this gets me into my next thing I call it pre-gaming. It's gotten to the point where it's hard for me to make advanced plans with people, because I feel bad when I have to back out at the last minute. That was never a thing before. So. Mm hmm. I wasnt afraid to leave the hotel that morning. And I think thats a side effect of being a human at least. "It provides a lot of. Then I go to Olive Garden with Jackie, which I like. So its not that theyre afraid to leave their house. I feel really bad about it. Make sure you have everything planned out. But I guess this is one of the areas where I think to myself, I could have used my anxiety disorder to avoid the trip altogether. There wasnt a lot of guilt because they were still enjoying the thing that we set out to do. Gabe: Generally speaking, the prep to leave is filled with excitement, as you pointed out in your example, you were excited to make the plans, you made the plans for a reason. Anchor Therapy is a counseling center in Hoboken, NJ with psychotherapists specialized in helping children, teens, adults, and couples with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, life transitions, and more. Stocksy / Lumina. 1. And I understand that not everybody has that. But then theres the JOMO, which is the joy of missing out. Even if its just I was late for something because I was panicking or we didnt get to do something because I was panicking or I was a dickhead this morning because I was panicking. Once Im there, I figured out where the exits are. I just really like being at home. And Im like, oh, man, I normally go to bed at like 10 oclock. Articles contain trusted third-party sources that are either directly linked to in the text or listed at the bottom to take readers directly to the source. Right now being in a crowd is too much for me. So I dont know what thats all about, but I just dont think I would have fun there. Canceling plans can feel like an existential crisis, meaning you're not living life to the fullest. But could we maybe go to lunch at a restaurant that I feel more comfortable with? Its the initial getting there that terrifies me so much. I dont know why I wasnt afraid to leave my house to go to Disneyland. Announcer: Interested in learning about psychology and mental health from experts in the field? So I just got a Lyft and left and nobody was mad. Gabe: Yes. Jackie: I dont care. They texted you and you didnt reply and they keep inviting you out and you said no. Alternatively, if youre dealing with a flaky friend, be compassionate and understand that you shouldnt take it personally, and there could be a mental health explanation. Not Crazys official website is PsychCentral.com/NotCrazy. Gather around, kids, while I tell you a tale of ye olden days of yore. And another thing that I try to do is I remind myself, OK, I just have to do this for a half an hour. Articles are extensively reviewed by our team of clinical experts (therapists and psychiatrists of various specialties) to ensure content is accurate and on par with current industry standards. I dont know the middle ground. I will stand outside and wait for you or Ill call Lyft. Im afraid Im gonna lose my car. Yes, that happens to anyone with depression. But I guess this is one of the areas where I think to myself, I could have used my anxiety disorder to avoid the trip altogether. Im very glad that I went. For some people, depression symptoms are persistent over the years. Jackson advises you to start with the words " I'm sorry ," as apologizing demonstrates that you respect the other person's time and energy and understand that your cancelation may affect them. So we thought it was a good topic. I have no idea why this causes me zero anxiety. During a pandemic, you have every right to cancel holiday plans last minute since things are changing daily with the COVID-19 virus. This was very important to my wife. People are like talking to me. I suppose pizza delivery was a thing, but Amazon was not. That doesnt bother me at all. And here are your hosts, Jackie Zimmerman and Gabe Howard. But we do see a lot of you need to get out more on the Internet for people who are just like, no, I dont, I just I dont want to. I need you, Jackie, to drive to my house and put me in your car and drive me there, because I have a lot of anxiety about driving to places that Ive never been before. I cant reciprocate your invite into my home.. I dont mind that the podcast that we do are listened to by tens of thousands of people or, you know, my name, my thoughts and my opinions are out there a lot. Be angry in the car there. But its not related to anxiety for me. Important steps to take when you want to bail. BetterHelp.com/PsychCentral. If you experience menopause-related anxiety, self-help techniques and professional support can help you cope. Im anxious. Gabe: The thing to be careful about, right, is that youre just not constantly canceling on the same person over and over again. 4. But I am a little bit sincere when I say maybe the reason you dont have this in your life is because you didnt plan for it. These are just some of the reasons I might not make it to commitments, yet I think they give a good general view of what many people with mental illnesses go through. I suppose pizza delivery was a thing, but Amazon was not. I just really like being at home. Well, we have all these lovely amenities now, too, where you can stay home if you want, but its not the point of the show. If I stay home, I wont ruin it. Helpful Response: Suggest a later one-on-one meet up, or activity with a small group a type of mini celebration. And in this case, its the Hanson concert, but theyre afraid to leave their house for fear of having a bad experience and anxiety attack, a panic attack, something bad happening. Its more of a fear of what might happen after you leave than it is about the person, place or thing. Nooo, you understand that kind of situation, right? If I havent paid for it, then I might cancel. Im sweating through my clothes. Its a lot harder when I have to do this for a friend. There are a couple personality disorders that can result in frequent flaking. Oh, my God. Im happy when I did and I dont know, maybe there is a root cause of anxiety in there somewhere. Gabe: Well, lets talk about that for a moment, Jackie. Chris. I didnt make anybody miss out on what they were doing. And thats all true. Lets do the thing that makes me happy. It never makes sense at all. Its everything is supposed to be in moderation. Learning the history of anxiety can help to explain the progress of treatment and diagnosis for this, During your menstrual cycle fluctuating hormone levels can affect your brain chemistry. So at 11:30, we decide if were gonna stay. Well, now Im going to ruin it for my friends or my wife. Go to BetterHelp.com/PsychCentral and experience seven days of free therapy to see if online counseling is right for you. Your heart is palpitating. Your house is safe. Its now the day before. Im one of these people where my friend Jackie calls me up and shes like, okay, do you want to go to the club? For example, you might get a nervous stomach and feel some not-so-pleasant butterflies in your belly as a social obligation draws near. But the few times that I have left that Ive invoked the half an hour clause. Bailing on plans at the last minute isn't great, but sometimes it's necessary. Lots and lots and lots of people. And while I am not agoraphobic, I do have anxiety when it comes to going to certain places. Mr. Biden's plan would cancel $10,000 of federal student loan debt for those who make under $125,000 a year. They texted you and you didnt reply and they keep inviting you out and you said no. You you have so much fun. And another thing that I try to do is I remind myself, OK, I just have to do this for a half an hour. Who does this? Special Offer: Get $100 off with code SPACE, What Flaking on Plans Says About Your Mental Health, Depression can make finding the motivation to leave your bed difficult. And, you know, Kendalls she had surgery seven months ago and I really cant. And here are your hosts, Jackie Zimmerman and Gabe Howard. What do I do to actually go into the world? Have Gabe and Jackie record an episode live at your next event. I did have fun. Im very glad that I went. But in actuality, we abandoned them because of our mental health issues, mental illnesses or anxiety, because they kept making plans with us and we kept canceling on them at the last minute. I wanted to do something fun and I fucked it up already. Listen up, listeners. And thats the only thing that really works for me. Its just Im not looking forward to leaving the house. With canceled plans comes that common borderline feeling of abandonment all over again ( Borderline Personality Disorder Symptoms, Diagnosis ). Its just Im not looking forward to leaving the house. Last updated: June 3, 2022 8.3K The most helpful emails in health Get hand-picked resources and highlights from our Mighty community straight to your inbox. Thats step one. So once Im there, its generally okay. The place that youre going. Last medically reviewed on April 20, 2020, Pulsatile tinnitus is a condition linked to mental health conditions, such as anxiety. 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