Protecting your peace vs. being selfish

[pnillyg]

so today i was supposed to do something with friends but after doing something with friends the other day for the first time in a while i was drained for days after… my social battery doesn’t have the longevity it used to. If i cancelled plans with friends for the 2nd time today and its Memorial Day not sure that matters though should i feel bad? I feel i need more time at home before i can do more socializing… i feel like a hermit :/ idk what im looking for does anybody else relate?

 

[Babygirl25]

No definitely not selfish. I'm always inspired by people who can say no cos it's best for them not up bf with others. Wanting your own space, realizing this and then doing what's best for you? Again, nothing wrong with that. Isn't that self preservation? Due to illness I've become quite reclusive and realised that I like my own space. So why should I feel bad about that. I think that if people really care about you they want what's really best gur you, if that's not going out with them, then they should feel good for you. We don't have my memorial day in the UK so can't help. But what if it is a special day. Even more difficulties arise from saying "no thanks."

Like I've heard people say "if it feels good, do it."

Babygirl. X