When the pressure has been pumped
And the body is crushed, and you just want to pray
For the lid to come off, and then somehow it happens,
The prayers are all answered
And we can gasp for sweet air.
I absolutely hate social events and I can sometimes feel sick for weeks in advance as I try to think out how I can possibly get out of the plans. This week I had one such event coming up.
We had a barbecue planned that would involve loads of drinking and lots of people and the expectation to stay until late. I was quite literally praying for a way out.
And then I got an email today to say that a couple of teachers are self isolating and they can’t risk having all the English teachers out if we should have an outbreak. So the barbecue is cancelled.
The relief that I am feeling is unbelievable. It is as though I have just wormed my way out of five hours of horrific torture. I feel lighter having read that email.
Social anxiety is painful for so many and I am sure there are so many people out there who feel exactly the same. It seems that sometimes prayers are answered in a very quiet and unexpected way.
Much Love
Rachel xx
Margot Kinberg
I’m not much of a one for big social events, either, Rachel. It is a real relief sometimes when they are cancelled!
patientandkindlove
I feel bad for all those that were looking forward to it but I am definitely breathing a sigh of relief!
juliadeniro
I know what you mean. I get anxious about social events too.
Florence Ezekafor
I feel the same way when I need to give a speech before a good number of people, especially well read people. I had a brain freeze during one of those moments. It’s terrible. But most of the time, I’m forced to face my fears, I write my speeches down or I won’t remember a thing. It’s good you got your prayers answered, otherwise, you should be forced to face your fears.
V
Sometimes events being cancelled is literally the best thing for your mental health. Social Anxiety is a bitch.
K.L. Hale
It’s true prayers are answered in mysterious ways. And I understand you’re feeling of social events. It’s a relief at times when it’s difficult to even think about managing!