AIBU? Clingy friend

[teacakesandcoffee]

I have a friend and they are absolutely lovely and I love spending time with her (our kids are friends too.) but she wants to see me all the time. I’ve seen her 3 times this week alone and now she wants to see me again tonight even though I’ve already made plans to see her next week. I cancelled on her two nights ago making up a excuse as I was just to tired.
It’s really taking a toll on my energy levels I have MS so lack energy as it is, I don’t even have the energy to get in the shower this week as I’m so run down using my energy to be socialable. How do I say nicely to see her less? I don’t want to fall out because I really do like her... it’s just to much all the time.

I don't live in the U.K. so don't have lockdown rules before anyone says anything.

I'd just say you can't do tonight as you have plans, but you're really looking forward to seeing her next week! If you say it cheerfully, I don't see why she would say anything. If she presses, just say you really need to conserve your energy and are going to try to have a few weeks with less socialising. If she's needy, she might continue to press, but you just keep saying no, it doesn't work for you this evening, but you're really looking forward to next week.

Bottom line is, she can't make you meet her, but you do need to hold your own boundaries. Asserting our own boundaries is hardest in the early days, but it gets easier with practice! (and I speak as someone who's done one of the NHS assertiveness courses).

I'm assuming that she knows that you have MS, then I'd be straight with her and just tell her that you're too tired at the moment.
If she insists then you'll know she's being selfish, in which case, keep reminding her of how hard it is for you and that you must focus on your own health.