Hi, I feel like everyone knows I'm having severe anxeity as I shop. I feel everyone is staring at me and knows, does anyone else feel like this? Also I feel like everyone is talking about me and my panic and anxeity (people in my life) I am embarrassed I can not be a normal human do I need to take mess? Is it a chemical imbalance? I'm I going crazy, I am so scared, just fining my glasses in my purse starts my heart pounding. And I forget where I put everything.
Hi leyla
Sorry to hear your having a rough time. I also find going shopping an absolute nightmare. I feel people are staring and somehow are aware that I am struggling with anxiety and panic attacks. I have in the past left my shopping in the trolley and left the shop feeling like I cant breathe and my heart beating irregular. Its so scary. I struggle to leave the house daily and have frequent anxiety/panic attacks. See your GP for medication and/or counselling. I have been prescribed Citalopram which I have taken in rhe past but, even though they have given me my life back before, I am too anxious to take them! Not quite sure why to be honest as I know that after the first few weeks of side affects I will be my normal self and be able to go shopping without any problems! Its so frustrating. x
Yes, it sounds like you're struggling with social anxiety. It's horrible, I have it. There's a lot of information on the internet regarding it's symptoms, possible causes and treatments, etc., and there are also websites specifically for social anxiety support. All the best leyla35044. Meds are an option but you'd have to talk with a professional about that.