Coping with anxiety about parties starts with deciding whether or not it is reasonable for you to attend.
Make a point of not overbooking yourself. If you already have something planned for the day of an evening party, it is OK to decline another invite, especially if you think that it is more than you can handle.
What about making the last-minute decision not to go? If you haven't found adequate ways to cope with your anxiety or you feel as though you are in the middle of a crisis, it is probably better to stay home and vow to be better prepared next time.
If possible, call your host to let her know that something has come up and that you won't be there.
