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Tired, anxious, depressed, feel like shit in general. Declined an invitation to play boardgames with some old friends this weekend because I feel tired and anxious and depressed and overwhelmed and now I have more anxiety and guilt because I feel like I should have gone and I will further lose contact with them over this and they will hate me now.
Speaking as someone with anxiety, try not to predict what others feel. You're likely going to be wrong, and never in a good way. It's not your responsibility to guess what others are feeling, it's their responsibility to tell you. Always assume the most neutral opinion from others, and only change that if they say otherwise.
If you need to stay alone to recuperate, then go all-in on it. Let your friends know that you had a bout of anxiety. If you're worried about them being upset, then not giving them a reason won't help that.
I wish you the best, and please ask if you have any questions that I might be able to help with.