I don’t know what it is about grocery stores, specifically Walmart, but I get about half way through my shopping and start to get intense anxiety. It’s so weird how it just kicks in all of a sudden. I can’t be in there for very long.
Just curious to see if anyone else deals with this.
Hello,
I get that often now too. My mind gets foggy and I feel dizzy. Then my heart starts beating faster. Then I start to feel like I have to leave. It is worse when I have to wait in line. Sorry you also suffer from this.
Oh yeah, if I have to wait in a long line it’s game over. My legs start to feel like jello. I wonder why this happens?
I’m sorry you deal with it as well. It’s very frustrating and inconvenient.
Yes my legs feel the same way! It's very inconvenient now because of all the store hopping I do for Christmas gifts. I just order online if I know the stores will be packed.
I do the same thing 😕
Count me in too,can’t wait to get out of there feel under pressure.social anxiety disorder
Yes!!! Me! I tend to do the post-mates thing these days. I used to love grocery shopping. It was such a fun little thing on Friday that I would do.
Yeah! I used to enjoy doing it to but not so much anymore
Me with Walmart! I think it has something to do with the lighting; it's so strange like it's dim and bright at the same time. I try to avoid it but I know I shouldn't. Honestly I my groceries are delivered through Shipt. Again I know I shouldn't do it because it doesn't help the situation but that's where I'm at.
Morgues.... I’m sorry that grocery stores start anxiety for you. I have a small suggestion.... just an idea.... maybe try to shop in a much smaller store. A mom and pop kinda place. I do that because of the lines; I can’t deal with standing there ( feeling stupid) just waiting for it to be my turn. I just want out. And of course because i try and zip thru fast, i forget things. so i have to go back. a vicious cycle for me. going to a smaller store has helped me a lot. You are certainly not alone when it comes to shopping!
Here’s a ?? Do you ever get a horrible, frightening wave of anxiety come over you for no reason at all?? I do, and it can be crippling. Arms go numb, feel nauseous, so jumpy... like I’m going out of my skin. That makes me feel truly crazy. Why for no particular reason??
I haven’t heard if you’re feeling better after your doc appointment. I know you were very anxious about it. I’m hoping it went well for you! Its none of my business; just been thinking about you and wishing it was ok! Sending u a hug... you seem brave to me!! 🎈🎈
Thank you so much. And my husband actually brought up the same idea to me. Maybe I should try that.
And yes! Absolutely. And I get a lump in my throat.
My doctors appointment went really well! I got prescribed some Prozac that I started taking today and she also gave me altarax for when I’m having a really bad panic attack.
Thank you for checking in. Means a lot to me 🖤
thats what we’re all here for.... love and support!!
That's a good idea!
I think everyone feels funny in Walmart! I have seen quite a few tales online about strange things happening there from a customer possessed by an evil spirit, to a lion wandering in and out again. Well I guess even lions have to do their Christmas shopping 
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Haha! That’s pretty wild.
ive got grocery store anxiety my anxiety is triggered having to walk by all the great foods I cant afford.on a serious note this time of year is hellish just want to get out quickly as possible.my shopping is done in a small mall/shopping centre and it gets crammed really easy.
I do I feel like everyone is watching me
I too get this way and Walmart is the a solute worst. I have to avoid going in there all together now. It's like a sensory overload with the bright lights and all the products to look at. Just know you are not alone. I hope you fell better. Just tell yourself that you have shopped so many times before and you can do it again!
Yes, I do also, especially larger stores. It may sound silly but I chew gum. Not sure if it makes me focus on being in my body or what, but it eases it immensely. I use to have full blown panic attacks, carry airplane size bottles of vodka and run into the nearest restroom and drink it straight at my very worst point before I got better..i know your post is a yr old..i hope someone can find this helpful. Take care everyone, you're not alone in this feeling.
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