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When mental health needs conflict with social expectations

My anxiety makes crowded places overwhelming but my friends think I'm being antisocial when I leave early and I'm tired of explaining myself.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Managing psychological well-being often requires choices that others interpret as rejection rather than self-care.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Survivor identity?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.