Hiding in the Bathroom at Family Events

ALL THE TIME!!! Any bathroom, public or private has been my safe place for ages. Didn’t know other people are the same! 💕

yep.

Yess, the bathroom is such a safe space for me!

Yes omg. My mom used to get so mad at me when I was younger.

Yes

Those bathroom mental breaks are so important to my well being at family gatherings and sometimes social gatherings too.

Yes!!! I was sure only I was doing it It's good to hear that others also sometimes use this trick (:

i’m literally doing this right now

I have ibs so I can hide in the bathroom for quite some time and just tell people my stomach was acting up again

My therapist has suggested this as an innocent coping mechanism during the holidays or even when I just need a moment alone.

My moms side always had huge parties. Id try to go outside in their yard to get away or go under their piano where they cant see me. Really just try to get out of the loud area and peoples sight. Not easy…

i do this all the time

You mean what I’m gonna do tonight? Absolutely haha!

100%! it’s very good for you!

hahaha this is so validated. I do this always. Even when I’m with friends. It’s so nice to have an escape without looking dramatic or obviously isolating oneself.

Yeah. When I need time away from people, I just sit in the bathroom and scroll or play games.

Yes! I do it at work sometimes. Just to breath. Sometimes I shut the light off too. I need that moment of alone time to recharge

all the time! that or i try to work on the days family is getting together

Yup! Whenever I start to feel overwhelmed I just sit on the toilet and scroll socials while taking deep breaths. Take as long as I need and cover it up with “sorry I have gas”

Sure do just like I used to hide in the bathroom from school 🤣

oh absolutely! it’s an easy way to help with overstimulation or general social anxiety

Of course! Gotta hide somewhere to catch my breath

Absolutely! I used to think it was silly of me but now I realize it's actually a form of self care haha.