Yeah, I mean, friends and family are super important to me and I’m very protective over them. I’d do what I needed to in order to keep them safe, even if that means I paid the price for it.
When I listen to music in public, I literally never put both headphones in. Even on public transportation or at the library or some place where it’s normal to do so… I always have one out so I can be aware of my surroundings. If I can’t hear what’s happening around me, my anxiety goes through the roof.