Okay I have some advice but I have never had to deal with cps. I have dealt with severe panic attacks and anxiety when dealing with IEP special ed services for my son. and experience panic and anxiety often at school functions.

If its something like an event I need to attend for my kids I let myself forget about it- put the worry in an imaginary basket and totally forget- but I set an alarm to that morning to remind me of the event so i just go. That way anxiety doesnt have time to build up. like ripping off a bandaid.

If its something for moms but i can't get there by myself I bring a friend who knows about my anxiety (no one knows about BP) that way we can chat with each other and my anxiety doesnt build feeling like i need to make small talk with people (small talk often makes me so anxious I start stuttering).

If its something like a picnic and my husband or friend cant come I bring something to work on to keep my attention and focus and hands busy- I learned to knit, embroider, crochet. I keep it in my purse and pull it out when ever I feel awkward or panic and anxiety and I try to control my breathing slowly and without being noticed while I stich.

If people ask and I'm forced to talk I often feel strange that I have a masters degree and don't work and that im home sick most day so I describe myself as an aspiring writer and illustrator which is true and also explains why i don't go out much I'm very into my work (even though when I'm depressed nothing gets done and im really in bed).

I can usually use these coping measure for my kids sake but it often doesn't work for my own out of the house events. I've cancelled many dr apts and coffee with friends because i couldn't push myself for me. But I'm usually able to push myself for my kids. The exception is when im in a severe depression on top of the anxiety then I just say i cant go cuz im sick which is also true, depression is sickness.

Oh also I do know a friend who had CPS called on her because the neighbors heard yelling and fighting and the neighbors didn't like each other. Also my brother in law's X called in a CPS complaint that was false to try to have more evidence in court but the court knew what she was up to it happens a lot so it didn't work and just looked bad on her... I guess its common for people to use CPS as retaliation or for other false reasons. Just know they c an't tell about your medical conditions hippa laws. all they can do i ask questions and investigate.

Hope this helps
-Louise