I have namechanged.
I've been on Citalopram for about a month now and I'm feeling a lot better.
dh's family are currently visiting and want us to go for a meal sometime. Their eldest daughter will babysit.
Trouble is, I have terrible social phobia and can't cope with stuff like this. I'm okay at work and being with people for short periods, but I just can't face up to going out. None of them know I'm being treated for depression. They do know I'm a bit 'odd' about stuff, but just treat me normally, which is kind, but doesn't really help me.
I just want to crawl into a corner and avoid people even though the actual low mood does feel a lot better.
What can I do to get out of this meal? Should dh just tell them the truth and allow me to remain in my comfort zone, or should I just stress myself out and go to the meal? I also have a thing about going out at night. I can cope with lunchtimes, but not being out in the evenings. I don't know why this is, it's just the way I am.
I'm also feeling a bit unwell due to having a tummy bug and I've been working all over Christmas as well, so I'm quite tired.