I'm coining this phrase: cold socializing. It means going out to a social function from a period of not being around people.

F'rinstance, I can usually go to a happy hour straight from work without a fuss. I'm up, I'm dressed, I'm around people, there's momentum to continue.

But I have high anxiety going out on say a Saturday night after not being around people. I hate it in fact. Today I took the day off from work and then attended a social function for my work division...I found it excruciating. Even after I left, my anxious feelings lingered...so much so I wish I hadn't gone.

Anyone relate?