So I think I am well prepared to attend a larger family function and....well I guess the thread title tells it all.

Less than 10 minutes in, if I am honest I was barely in the front door and it began, first my balance is off and then speech issues, stutters and word finding and I have what I call cotton head. I was struggling to look even a little bit relaxed. Less than 20 minutes and I am completely overwhelmed...

Fortunately, I was able to leave unnoticed. Well likely not unnoticed but without fanfare. I wonder if I ever will be able to go out and be able to keep it together. Does it ever get easier?

I barely leave my home unless it is for therapies and appointments, stores are ridiculous, social settings are totally overwhelming to me.

My life feels like a bad Jaws movie 'just when you thought it was safe to go into the water' it isn't!