Why do I feel overwhelmed and anxious before family gatherings, even though I love being with them?

Answer - Psychological explanation: Kavya you are going through something called social anxiety. This means that when you think about family gatherings your mind gets really nervous. It feels like these gatherings are a deal even though you really want to go. The thing is, when you are around people you know like your family you can feel more anxious. This is because you do not want them to judge you or think you are not good enough. You also do not want to disappoint them. When you think about all these things your body starts to feel strange. You might get a feeling, in your chest. Your heart beats fast. Your hands start to shake. You also get these thoughts in your head that you cannot stop, like "what if this happens" or "what if that happens". Stressed out is the only plausible reason. You are experiencing anxiety and it is affecting your body and mind. When you have anxiety you often feel guilty after. This feeling comes from wanting to talk to people and be with them. Also being scared of what they will think of you. If you stay away from people and events you might feel a little better for a while.. This does not really help because your brain starts to think that being around people is bad, for you. So you keep avoiding people. This makes your anxiety problem continue. You should know that this is not your fault. It is just that your nervous system is working hard and gets stuck in a bad pattern. Anxiety is the problem, not you. Astrological pov: Your Gemini Sun, which is on the 9th of June is like a part of who you are. It means your mind is active. You are sensitive to people's thoughts. You are also very aware of yourself and your feelings. Sometimes when you are stressed all of these things can get turned inward. If the Moon or Mercury is important in your astrology it can mean you are very emotional. You think about things a lot. This does not mean you are weak it just means you feel things deeply. You think about them a lot. Your horoscope is not the reason you might feel anxious it is a way to understand yourself better. It is like a mirror that shows you the things that're already inside of you. The Gemini Sun is still a part of who you are and it can help you understand your emotional responsiveness and mental overprocessing which are all connected, to your Gemini Sun and its strong self-awareness. Your heightened sensitivity can manifest as empathy and intelligence, but when combined with stress, it may feel like constant self-judgment.