I'm scared to get on a bus full of people. This is a new feeling - and completely out of the blue.

[Sapphire3]

I need to get to my doctor's appointment, which is roughly a half hour bus ride away. But I'm scared to be on the bus surrounded by other people. I feel grimy and horrible (I just showered btw!) and I feel uncomfortable with the idea of being exposed in public, especially in a bus full of people my age - I'm seriously considering getting a taxi, and for this reason only. I've never been phased by anything like this before, ever. Why now? I feel like every aspect of my mental health is just disintegrating

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Hi sapphire, when we feel out of control we try to keep everything so tight we end up overloading and can't control anything so to speak, this maybe could be why you are experiencing new triggers! I do understand about public transport though I really struggle with smells and feel dirty in public places! How I try to combat it is - never go anywhere without my guided meditation ( just for the familiar voice) and music and I put a scarf on wherever I go (always sprayed in my fave perfume) if I feel uncomfortable I pull it over my mouth and inhale close my eyes and I'm not there anymore, then get changed when I get back lol remember this journey is a means to an end I hope you managed to to see your GP.

Warmest wishes

Eva x

[Sapphire3]

I did get there, on time as well - I usually struggle with time keeping. Thank you for your reply. I listen to music a lot in public, so it may help me to put something comforting on there x

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Hi, well done not only for getting there on time, for just getting there glad you managed hun.

Take care

Eva x