Agoraphobia escape strategies?

[gsmax5]

If you're in a situation where you feel extreme social discomfort (e.g. dinner parties where everyone is having fun but YOU) what do you do to leave?

What fake excuses do you use?

 

[rtisan]

I tell the truth. Fibbing increases panic for me. I just say I'm having a panic attack. It's pretty acceptable today and doesn't carry much of a stigma. As long as you keep making it a shameful secret, it will affect you in exactly that way--shame. shame= more anxiety.

Of course, this is just my experience.