Explain away: 'How can I decline engagements without seeming anti-social?'

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You don’t always need to explain yourself, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith, instead make sure you feel confident in your choices

I have bipolar disorder, and it affects my ability to socialise with others. I teach high school, and by the end of the week I am emotionally worn out. I just want to stay home for the weekend and enjoy some peace and quiet. How can I decline social engagements without seeming anti-social or explaining my disorder?

 

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Is it too much to ask that a news source like the Guardian not use the term anti-social wrong in a title? Even if the question has it wrong, don't perpetuate this error. Anti-social people are usually pretty fun in groups.

“I have a bipolar disorder and I teach in a high school” hahaha

Make an excuse...? I know your readers aren’t the sharpest Guardian but, bloody hell!

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