I'm so tired of friends and family not understanding I need time to recover from intense social interactions.

It becomes to tiring having to explain why I can't hang out. I have made countless excuses, had to cancel plans so often just because yesterday's socialising was too intense and now I need to recover.

I have come to terms with that's what I need and the recovery part isn't even half bad. But the problem is everyone around me viewing me as lazy or not a good friend because I had to cancel more plans last minute.

It's frustrating because if I force myself to go, it will only take longer to recover and I won't be a fun person to be around.

I'm glad I atleast have 2 mates that understand, but the others are so pushy and make me feel like I have to lie to justify it.