u/HoneyWatts

I’ve struggled with GAD for many years and I’m happy to say I’m mostly stable with it now. However, one thing that does make me anxious is getting home late.

My friend is performing a DJ set that ends at 3:30am on Friday, I want to go for the full thing but I can already feel the anxiety about getting home at 4am.

Weirdly, it’s not a safety thing for me. It’s like I’m scared that the sun will come up and I’ll start to hear birds chirping and not be able to sleep? Especially in summer.

I’ve googled but can’t find anyone who has this specific anxiety, so I’m hoping someone on Reddit can help.

Things I’m telling myself so far that have helped, but I might just need some reinforcement:

1. I don’t have anything to be up early for the next day, so it doesn’t matter if I wake up late
2. One late night won’t ruin my entire sleeping pattern
3. Whilst I’d like to stay to the end, and I know my friend would appreciate it, I really can go home at any time

Thanks in advance 🫶🏻