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SunnyBrownConfetti88933
Beginner October 2020

Hen party disaster

SunnyBrownConfetti88933, 21 February, 2022 at 16:53 Posted on Planning 0 3
Hi everyone
I just need some advice I was supposed to go for 2 nights but cut it short to 1 night whilst I was there. I’ve just got over covid and had been feeling ill the past week with tight chest and stuffy head. My hen party was from the Friday night and I wasn’t feeling great still but didn’t want to ruin the weekend or let anyone down as so much effort went into the weekend. My friend who planned the weekend tested positive last weekend and wasn’t going to be able to make it and another friend dropped out also. Anyway before I got picked up I was worrying about how I didn’t feel well once I got to the party house all my girls were there Prosecco on arrival the drinks were flowing and we had such a good night with games music singing and I was put to bed at 12 after having a few to many drinks!

On the Saturday I got ready but my chest was feeling so so tight and I was getting more anxious and maybe the alcohol didn’t help but I couldn’t relax at all. We went to sit down at a lovely restaurant for afternoon tea but I just couldn’t handle being there my anxiety got the better of me and I had to leave. We tried to go somewhere else for some food but I just wanted to go back to the house so we did. My friends then told me that I was having my makeup done by someone and heading for a night out on the town. I was then told that my friend who planned the hen do that she was now negative from covid and was coming down to surprise me but I just couldn’t help feeling like I didn’t want to go out. My friend said she wasn’t prepared to come down unless I was going to go out but I just couldn’t face it my chest was making me anxious and I just wanted to be at the house. I’m the end she didn’t come down. 4 of the other friends went home as they were leaving anyway and old come for the one night so there was me and 3 others. In the end I just said let’s go home I couldnt relax got our stuff together and on the way home I had a full blown panic attack that I’ve never had before and went to A&E I’ve never gone to A&E before but I was shaking shivering feeling faint and my chest was hurting so bad.
Turns out I had inflamed ribs from covid which was causing the chest heaviness.
My friend who planned the hen was angry that I ended my hen do the way I did. She said that she’s disappointed as she did so much planning and made so much effort and I’ve basically ruined it all all because I was to hungover. I tried to explain that it wasn’t the hangover I was up and out on the Saturday at the afternoon tea place but my anxiety got the better of me and I got myself in an anxious state. I spoke to her the next morning on the phone and she just wasn’t happy. She said she didn’t have anything more to say to me.
I have been so upset ever since so mad at myself for letting my anxiety get the better of me and ruining my only hen do and now I can’t eat or sleep and making my self ill. I feel like this is going to ruin my lead up to the wedding and now my friends are going to think bad of me and that I’m an ungrateful cow basically.
I’ve apologised and feel like I don’t know what else to do 😞

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Latest activity by Mr David, 23 April, 2026 at 12:14
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    Genius July 2020 Monmouthshire
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    Your friend is being really unkind. Yes, it was upsetting for her that the hen do didn't go well after all her efforts, but that wasn't your fault or anyone else's - you were ill.

    You shouldn't have had to apologise in the first place - you were unwell and still tried your hardest to join in so that you didn't disappoint your friends. Maybe she's going through a bad patch and it's making her be unreasonable, but otherwise, she doesnt' sound like a very good friend.

    I hope your ribs get better soon - that sounds so painful!

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  • Jason
    Beginner April 2023 North Yorkshire
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    I just came across your post, and I feel so sorry for what you went through. It's really tough when anxiety gets the best of us, and it's not something we can control. Your friend should have been more understanding and supportive instead of being angry and disappointed. Don't blame yourself for what happened. You did the best you could in the circumstances. It's important to prioritize our mental and physical health, especially during these challenging times. I hope you're feeling better now, and don't let this ruin your lead-up to the wedding. You have nothing to apologize for. As for the bachelorette party, have you considered a virtual celebration? Maybe you can plan a fun night with your friends, watch a movie or play some games together. For instance, we are thinking of hiring a male strip dancer so all guests can enjoy the show. We are thinking of hiring those guys we found at https://partyentpop.com/

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  • Mr David
    Curious January 2013 West Sussex
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    What you experienced sounds like a combination of post-viral symptoms from COVID-19 and a heightened anxiety response, both of which can significantly affect breathing, chest comfort, and overall well-being, especially in socially intense situations like a hen party. Inflamed ribs, often linked to Costochondritis, can create real physical pain that easily triggers panic attacks, so your reaction wasn’t simply about being overwhelmed or “hungover” but rather a genuine health issue compounded by stress and environment. It’s important to recognize that pushing through illness can worsen both physical and mental symptoms, and stepping away was a reasonable decision for your health. While your friend’s disappointment may come from the effort she invested, it doesn’t negate your experience, and open communication over time may help repair that tension. Right now, focusing on recovery, rest, and gradually rebuilding confidence is more important than dwelling on guilt, and finding ways to relax—whether through light activities, supportive conversations, or even simple distractions like casual mobile games such as X777 Game— can help you ease back into a calmer state as you approach your wedding.

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