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Preeti ChhibberIt is honestly WILD how much more socializing takes out of me now than it did pre-2020. I love and miss seeing people but the mental energy deficit is r e a l.
Guy LeCharles Gonzalez (MOVED)@runwithskizzers And to make it worst, the rare occasions I get into the city nowadays usually combines multiple meetings, so I'm DONE for a few days afterwards.
@glecharles omg i can't even imagine. i had to psych myself into going to a book thing that was literally five minutes from house today (and had so much fun!) but it's just ... so much more tiring now
@runwithskizzers I'm simultaneously looking forward to and dreading attending a conference later this year. Feb 2020 was my last big event; I have no idea how to socialize professionally anymore!
@glecharles October 2022 was my big return to society, I did NYCC and then a wedding and then a book festival. I will say masking + personal air purifier went a long way in making my brain less tired/anxious. But small talk??? I have completely lost the skill!
Puppies&Politics@runwithskizzers for realz. I used to be up for going out every night, now Once a week is a lot.