just because you don't drink/smoke isn't a valid reason for not inviting you so please don't think that way!! friends should value your company with or without any of it.
it's understandable, I'd also feel really horrible sitting through that. if this happens regularly, you could butt into their post-hangout talks and ask to be invited next time. t......
This is gonna sound weird, but condition yourself by using study music. It can be a pomodoro video, some background sound (personally love rain) or anything you prefer. Whenever you have a good mental health day and are kinda motivated, use that music. Whenever you don't, sit in the same surroundings and put that music on every single time. Your br......