Polly_Princess
Active member
So we've all backed out of after-work drinks with co-workers, or a party with a friend, or Sunday brunch at your relatives....but there's no backing out of being the Maid of Honour at your sister's wedding!!!
I just don't know how I'm going to survive. Think about all the social contact involved in a wedding. It's an ENTIRE DAY of social contact and ettiquette. I'm scared I'm going to end up hating it, or in a panic attack, especially as my dress (which I can't change- it's not my choice!), draws a lot of attention to me. I'm also doing one of the readings. AND the bridal party is two people (i.e. me and someone else), so I am rather obvious in all the photos and stuff.
What do I do? The bride (that is, my sister) knows about my OCD, but not my social phobia. I've talked to her about this and she's told me that I need to seek help and not just run away. I know she's right, but what do I do to survive the wedding?!?
I just don't know how I'm going to survive. Think about all the social contact involved in a wedding. It's an ENTIRE DAY of social contact and ettiquette. I'm scared I'm going to end up hating it, or in a panic attack, especially as my dress (which I can't change- it's not my choice!), draws a lot of attention to me. I'm also doing one of the readings. AND the bridal party is two people (i.e. me and someone else), so I am rather obvious in all the photos and stuff.
What do I do? The bride (that is, my sister) knows about my OCD, but not my social phobia. I've talked to her about this and she's told me that I need to seek help and not just run away. I know she's right, but what do I do to survive the wedding?!?