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When I go in shops I just come across real dizzy.
It makes me want to leave the shop and I have to hold on too things.
Also feels the I'm walking really weird , this just another great anxiety thing ?!
I get this..I always feel wobbly..I always put it down to anxiety and DP. Keep returning to the shops!! Eventually you will feel fine in there!!
I do too..awful feeling, especially if I have to queue at the checkout.
same, i kinda walk with my legs apart and i look like i have been on the old vino, and i really dont know how to rectify this?
fozzy is crying
28-09-12, 13:04
I have the same but rarely for all sorts of reasons go out. When because of the need for basic items etc I go to a large 24/7 supermarket at 3 in the morning. There is no home delivery in my area so I have no choice but to go shopping when I can and stock up basics to keep me going until the next time which might be weeks or sometimes a couple of months.
At that time there is usually only a couple of till operators around. Shelf stacker's have done their job on mass earlier and there might or might not be a couple of customers. As the store is big I can avoid everyone and then I use the self checkout. However sometimes even this is too much so I cut my losses and leave the shopping and go home before I get too bad.
Shopping is a nightmare for me.
I do my grocery shopping on line.
When my old second hand computer broke, I new I had to get a
new one so, I had to go to a big retail shop.
First of all I had to ask for the music to be turned down because I could not concintrate.
My legs turn to jelly,and i need to sit down, I carry a small bottle of water
with me.
I have to do shopping for my daughter sometimes--- like yesterday. She
had broken her glasses, so off i went to specsavers.
IT was a new shop,plenty of space and no loud music,and all the assistants
were very kind, so i was ok then.
Take care
sherwooder
28-09-12, 14:47
i get that. i satrt getting all ahh worried about my breathing and and falling overso i tend to try and get out of there as quick as poss and then i feel fine outside the shop most of the time. :s annoying when i like shopping .
fozzy is crying
28-09-12, 15:01
I used to love shopping. Yes even guys can love shopping.
I would go and look round the shops all the time and got lots of enjoyment from it. When I had a partner most of the time I could go shopping on my own and it was only my disability that caused problems with the odd panic attack that meant I had to abort my trip out. Also when I had a partner we would go out shopping together and problems except my physical disability were very rare. She is a nurse so when with her and physical problems kicked in I felt safe and was supported.
For a long time now due to the stress of my mental health I have been without her or anyone to support me and shopping is my worst nightmare. If I could go shopping and there was absolutely no chance I would see a fellow human being while out anywhere then I could cope with that. I just cannot cope with being out and seeing anyone be it other drivers, shoppers etc.
had this for years off an on,,at its worst this bright lights and annoucements drive me nuts,,i cling to my shopping trolley like a white nuckle ride lol,,yes the ground moves or i get a sudden spining or brain zap,,but i force myself to go into shops daily otherwise its ten times worse after even a days break,,
i find aldis or lidl much easier to cope with as they dont normally have the silly announcements or bright lights ,,but each shops different for me i also have brave days i even managed our huge tescos yesterday ,,
Well it seems although I'm not the only one then. Hate the waiting bit too nearly had to run out last week , but lucky my order cell before I had too (in Argos )
Why is this is it just to do with our breathing and panic ?!
Driving me mad this is. Used to love shipping too !!
Anxious_gal
28-09-12, 17:01
I read that people with anxiety are more sensitive to fluorescent lights.
Funny they were they same kind of lights we had in school!
I too find that the temperture change from outside to inside can be a factor.
Also all the rows of clothes and things to look at it can take my eyes a while to adjust.
Also the loud music doesn't help, sensory overload.
Waiting in line, ah the feeling trapped, I hate lines my heart races and I get dizzy!!
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