Does anyone else find they socially crash DURING a night of drinking?

Hi all. I’ve been searching on Reddit all morning for a post to address something I experience and wondered if anyone else does too, only to realise there’s literally nothing!

When I’m out drinking in some capacity socially like a birthday which is very high energy – lots of people, lots of intense & loud chats and banter flying about – I am fine, but then at some point I massively crash. Not hangover crash I don’t think, but I suddenly hit this very firm wall where I do not want to be there anymore, my social battery is dead and no conversation seems even remotely interesting. I sometimes struggle to even make conversation at all, I just sort of sit there feeling super depressive thinking I just don’t want to be here anymore. For example, someone will be having a conversation with me, and I will be desperately trying to find some enjoyment in or care about the chat we were having, but it’s suddenly gone. Basically, I feel I become very moody and just want to be home.

What perturbs me the most is how instantly it comes on. I try my hardest to hide the feeling but I’m shit at it and most people know. I clearly get resting bitch face and my body language (unintentionally) is obviously screaming you’re all boring I don’t want to be here.

It’s confusing and tough as everyone I surround myself has more energy, conversation and stamina when they drink, but I believe it’s the alcohol that seems to do the opposite effect for me (or at least I get energy for a bit but it disappears in a flash).

I would love to know if anyone else has this experience? It’s one of the main factors that’s made me debate giving up alcohol as it tends to be more when I drink that I get this (though I’d like to add I really don’t drink much compared to my friends – I HATE the feeling of being drunk). Should also clarify these are friends I would say I’m close to and love dearly! Though maybe need to evaluate a little how much of my friendship with them revolves around alcohol.

TIA