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Originally Posted by Owain

I'd be really thankful for your recommendations on how to go from here. Maybe someone has had similar experiences?

Do not feel ashamed because you can't handle everything to the satisfaction of others around you. They may or may not try to make you feel that way, but if they do, it's their problem not yours.

Taking a break, quitting, it's all reasonable behavior. There's nothing wrong with saying no.

Though I would suggest you do it on a group scale, rather than an individual one if it's a longer-term problem, and you are concerned about your ability to resolve the conflict with your friends. People are less inclined to argue with "Ok, I've got to stop this for a while" than "I don't want you around any more" in my experience, and it seems you want to avoid that issue. Which is fine, it's not going to make you something shameful to do so. That might well be the best solution for you.