Do you have fear or panic attacks when visiting malls or busy restaurants?
YES! This happens to me all the time. From what I’ve researched on my own, I think it seems that I may have Social Anxiety Disorder. I hate labels, but after looking at the symptoms and comparing them with my daily life, it fit to a tee. I used to think I was the only one that had this problem, but I was surprised.
It has really affected all aspects of my life. My marriage, children,job, and friends (the little i do have) have all been affected by it and wondered why I would choose to stay at home than go shopping, or to a fair, or out to eat. I’m starting to work on it little by little without medication because I don’t want to become dependent on a pill to help me get over this.
The website I attached helped me a great deal.
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Comment from cuttiePie
Time February 8, 2010 at 9:32 am
no
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Comment from luckistrike
Time February 8, 2010 at 9:50 am
Yes. I’ve had trouble with attacks at those places.
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Comment from Chefed#1
Time February 8, 2010 at 10:30 am
Only if i am stuck with the bill.
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Comment from discostu
Time February 8, 2010 at 10:58 am
I did before I got on Prozac
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Comment from kwanyin_mama
Time February 8, 2010 at 11:40 am
i had one, once, when i went to a mall a few days before christmas (like an idiot). i think it was mostly due to being completely overwhelmed and overstimulated – plus i’m never comfortable in crowds.
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Comment from ghost of a diffrent dream
Time February 8, 2010 at 12:19 pm
No, but if you have those uncomfortable feelings then you’re probably not too sociable. I would suggest you seek counseling to better deal with your issues. Honestly, there is nothing to fear when visiting a mall or busy restaurant. Good luck.
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Comment from cascadingrainbows
Time February 8, 2010 at 12:32 pm
Yes when my bankcards just ran out empty and I’m stuck with a bill and a zillion eyes-stare.
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Comment from jassmh6
Time February 8, 2010 at 1:13 pm
I used too, but then I grew up. Besides it’s more fun to go with a friend anyway.
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Comment from whtecloud
Time February 8, 2010 at 1:22 pm
Not really panic attacks. I had pneumonia a few years back and I find now when I’m in enclosed places with alot of people now, like malls, the subway and it’s packed, I feel like I can’t breathe. I have not had a panic attack yet but I find I have to get out before it gets overwhelming. Hopefully it will never get to that point.
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Comment from Bug’s Mama
Time February 8, 2010 at 1:39 pm
I used to. I learned that going to a wall, or a bench, or anywhere that was nearby and out of the way for a few minutes helped a lot. I would look at the floor and take deep breathes, ‘zoning out’ from all of the people around me until it passed. Now it rarely happens anymore. Good luck. 
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Comment from nana4dakids
Time February 8, 2010 at 1:53 pm
Yes I did for a while but was helped with drugs and counseling. Now I don’t need either one and I do fine in all places.
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Comment from whitecloud
Time February 8, 2010 at 2:04 pm
yes for the last 5 years ,they are terrible,it calle flight or fight ,go to the libary and get books as its so involved and there are so many different ways to be affected to panic ,it would tak me a long time to exsplane ,but you will be exstreamly frightened and just need to get away ,see youe doc if you have these,if i was to meet you i could help you ,but on her its hard .there is medication you can use but its best to learn how to fight back at it youeself it wont go away over night you will really have to work hard at it ,it has filled my every second ,of my life for the last 5 years im only now winning t over ,but its still hard at times ,but never give up trying or you could be stuck with it for the rest of your life ,,,,and you are worth more than that ,study it and the fight it back ,please dont give in if this is what you have.you can beat it .
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Comment from tiosharaveen
Time February 8, 2010 at 2:47 pm
YES! This happens to me all the time. From what I’ve researched on my own, I think it seems that I may have Social Anxiety Disorder. I hate labels, but after looking at the symptoms and comparing them with my daily life, it fit to a tee. I used to think I was the only one that had this problem, but I was surprised.
It has really affected all aspects of my life. My marriage, children,job, and friends (the little i do have) have all been affected by it and wondered why I would choose to stay at home than go shopping, or to a fair, or out to eat. I’m starting to work on it little by little without medication because I don’t want to become dependent on a pill to help me get over this.
The website I attached helped me a great deal.
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http://www.socialphobia.org/
Comment from millonario
Time February 8, 2010 at 9:11 am
No, I’m not from the US, so I lead a life free of fear and paranoia.
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