[MedicatedMe]

When I had a job interview about a week ago, the aftermath sucked. My shoulders and back ached to the point where I just laid on the floor to make my body feel less tense. I was too tired and sore to stay awake but too restless to go to sleep.

It seems like the better I am at communicating, the more my energy levels decrease. It takes about 48 hours until I somewhat recover. The worst part is that it doesn't even have to be a long gathering. Even 20 minutes will do the trick.

How do you cope with the stress afterward? I start my new job on Monday and know it's going to drain the life out of me so I'd appreciate some suggestions to deal with that if anyone has found any effective methods.

[gayleggg]

I have that trouble and I use deep breathing exercises to help me relax.

[TishaBuv]

I wonder if the break down afterwards could be because of the worrying and expectations before hand.

Last year, I threw a big event for my son. (A Bar Mitzvah). To make a very long story short, it took everything I had in me to make this a success, and afterward I crashed into a dibilitating 6 month long major depression.

[Smileonmyface]

Usually after a social event I am headachy and irritable. I have to take it easy and recharge. Working full time was tough. I tried to give myself as much down time as I could . I let things like cooking and cleaning slide as much as I could. Even making lunch for the next day was too much I tried to avoid that as much as I could. Try to go easy on yourself and I hope it goes okay for you

[*Laurie*]

After a social event it takes me a couple of days to stop feeling exhausted and overwhelmed - even though I crave being with people.

[handheart]

well i was had also these problems when i was go in social places but i found hypnosys very useful for me and meditation also it calm my mind

[Dan208]

I am usually completely exhausted after being around people and I need to take a nap. It seems worse if it's an inside event (daughter's school programs, etc) vs an outdoor event (softball game).

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[Jan1212]

Yes yes yes I had so many issues after getting out of my house. I started going to see a pdoc was prescribed and now it's SO much better. I even look forward to social events! It's hard to explain people why they have never seen me before/ how I used to never get out much.

I combat my anxiety by forcing upon myself an air of sociability. I behave as though I were extremely gregrious.

One coping skill I have is to make myself 'busy'. I will help in the kitchen with preparation or clean-up.I am the one offering to make coffee or fetch drinks. At larger events I find myself vountarily picking up dirty plates or helping with take down. Those situatons where I can't find something to do are the ones that are agonizing for me.

It takes a hell of a lot of effort to do so. I am fearful mostly the entre time. No sooner is the event over and I still can't relax. I spiral into worry about what people thought of me: had I made a fool of myself? are they laughing at me? cn I ever face these people again?

In the end. I DO feel utterly exhausted.

i can't actually remember the last time i attended a social event.

i get a hint of people might see me, or something might happen that involves interaction, and i shut myself away- just like that