I'm worse with people I know. I used to be good, back when I was an avid weed smoker, now it's like I'm having to re-learn everything- I remember now I was like this before- before college, when I started smoking. I wish I had career experience working in careers where I don't have to interact with people too much- it takes a lot of energy from me- part of the downsize of being an introvert . . whatever- that's the least of my worries- I've been having more social anxiety as of late, second guessing my emotions and others- it's really stupid and I hate myself for it. I feel better when I et a bunch of carbs- I learned a while back that bread and sch are really good anti-depressants- probably work well with anxiety as well (apparently so in my case).
But for me, I think they go hand in hand. When I am feeling down/increased anxiety, I tend to obviously have more difficulty with my relationships- I can be evasive/flaky- but not because I intend to be, so much as I'm feeling like a recluse and cant bring myself to be out with others or I'm having illogical anxious thoughts that said person(s) don't like me or what have you.
Plus, the longer I go with out seeing or hearing from a person, the easier it is to keep not doing so. Sorta like 'out of sight, out of mind."
If I could just have a few shots of sake (my new favorite alcohol of choice) before every social situation I'd be good, but I am tempered and don't drink excessively like that. Rarely in fact. Usually just when I've had a super bad day and am feeling especially vulnerable, or on the few occasions I'm out with friends for whatever reason, or with family for special occasions . .