While consistently canceling at the last minute is not ideal, it's also OK to bow out of plans if you need to take care of yourself. Burns recommends getting curious about why you want to cancel.
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The key to canceling plans at the last minute (which Porter defines as less than a couple of hours before the event) is ensuring the other person receives your cancellation before the event.
Depression can be very isolating. You feel alone all the time, even if loved ones surround you. And when you're in a depressive episode, you typically don't want to engage in social activity. So, you begin to turn down invites and cancel plans last minute.