I went out last night to a gathering of friends at one of their houses. I went with my wife.

There were only a total of 4 couples, so 8 of us there but I got overwhelmed. It became too much, the talking, laughing, the jokes, trying to follow what people are saying, looking from face to face.

I just shut down at one point and stared at the floor until the end of the evening.

I don't like when that happens because I don't contribute or participate then plus my wife gets upset about it. I guess that's understandable.

This is nothing new, it has been a feature of my life but it hasn't happened in a while.

Still depressed but managing. I have to go to work Monday, but then I get to work from home after Christmas for a few days, plus my older son is visiting so that's nice!