pinklady66 Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 I have been having a real phobia with going to the malls. I get in there and I want to go right back out. I know that I have to pick up something or do my groceries. I make it an effort to get what I need and get the hell out of there in a hurry. I only feel secure when with my friends or not going out at all. I am trying everyday to combat the fears. I hate going in there and thinking that everyone is staring at me. I start to sweat and in my mind, I tell them all to fuck off. I can't get it in my head that everyone is just as weird as I am. We all have our quirks. Does anyone out there get their fears about being out in public??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mycroft Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 Depends - sometimes any noise or crush or people to close sends me crazy. I don't panic I just retreat inside. Other times I am more than fine - almost leading the conga!! And the pissy thing is I never know til I get there!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyMacbeth Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 Yes, I had my first panic attack in a mall when I was like 15 so I feel really weird when I go in. Now that I am having panic attacks again I have not been in in awhile. A few weeks ago after my first CB therapy appt. I did actually go to the mall and I was fine. Because she told me I am in no danger what soever...I always feel like I will pass out or get rushed to the hospital but she explained to me that when your having a panic attack your blood pressure is pumping to your head so you can't pass out so I felt more secure. I hate grocery stores as well..I just want to get in there and get the fuck out. I have been having problems in restuarants as well too. I am actually better when I am with my friends though. I feel anxious on a transit bus but I can deal with a train because its bigger and you can walk around and I know I can get off at any stop. But, its still frightening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinklady66 Posted February 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 Thanks LM: My therapist also told me that I am in no danger either. I was talking to him today about it. I am going to do the mall thing gradually to try and ease my fears. It's going to be hard, but I will fight it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyMacbeth Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 I am very elevator phobic too. I will walk up the stairs while the people I am with use the elevator. I better get over that too cause if I wanna find a job in Manhattan I better strat using them or I may be walking up 100 flights of stairs. LOL... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lissy1984 Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 I'm phobic of many things, particularly heights, elevators and going out in public! It's hindered my life the past year and I don't know where to receive help now. I'm starting to wonder if theres any point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmg Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 yeah hate crowded shopping centres, i used to be ok with them when i was younger but especially hate them now. hence why i cant really shop or I go at a time when there wont be a lot of people about or around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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