Dread going out

[NickyNacker]

I've had over 100 dollars in birthday money since April and I'm finally going to spend it tonight. I'm terrified and feel like telling my mom that I don't want to go. The thought of leaving the house and going to a busy store makes my heart race and I've got that deep nervous feeling going on in my chest. Ugh!!! I keep thinking about running into someone I know.. or going to the counter to check-out because I hate that. Or asking someone who works there a question. I'm terrified. I don't know why I'm posting this, I'm sorry just all I could think to do to feel better. ::

 

[chained]

if u dont go you willl feel u missed out, so i think it's better to go...and even if u fail, you
ll know you tried, that u beat the sa for at least a bit..

 

[mrb]

no worries mate thats what this site if for to share your troubles but try not to worry so much it might not be as bad as you think , hey you have all that money just go out and enjoy it lol

 

[LazyHermitCrab]

you could always save it

 

[Damaged]

I know its hard, but if you were positive about going out it'd make the world of difference. I get really scared when i go out and sometimes wish i wasnt, and it makes it a whole lot worse.

Instead i've started thinking positive before going out saying to myself 'I'm going to enjoy this, i can finally get out of the house, i won't have any panic attacks. No ones ever died from panic attacks, i shall be calm and relaxed'.
It works so much, and i have the best time ever because im out.

 

[mrb]

I know its hard, but if you were positive about going out it'd make the world of difference. I get really scared when i go out and sometimes wish i wasnt, and it makes it a whole lot worse.

Instead i've started thinking positive before going out saying to myself 'I'm going to enjoy this, i can finally get out of the house, i won't have any panic attacks. No ones ever died from panic attacks, i shall be calm and relaxed'.
It works so much, and i have the best time ever because im out.

yea shes right this lady a while ago used to hate going out , almost house bound , but nows her confidence has grown and she ok going out now

 

[NickyNacker]

thanks for all the comments you guys. made me feel better

 

[lyricalliaisons]

If you can, you should try waiting to go at a time when the store is less busy, like early on a weekday or something. If you go on a weekend, it will be pretty busy probably & that will make it harder.

 

[Luthien]

I am "house-bound" and terrified to go out in my tiny little town, but if I drive to the city, I'm fine. For some reason, knowing I'll never see any of those people again really helps. And people in the city aren't as crazy-friendly as they are here. Plus it cuts down on the risk of running into someone I know.