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[SammieXo]

Standing at a pharmacy... so much anxiety!!feeling so edgy feeling bad just because its busy...why do i get this its like i cant stand being around people or have much eye contact i hate it! Dreading having to talk to someone i might know... what is this and why do i have it!! Ive been on 50mg of stretaline for 4months now ive started 100mg only 3 days ago... Im thinking of doing some CBT Therapy..feeling so negitive and heads pressure. Does anyone else get this?

[dizzychar]

I've had times like this, feeling like you want to escape, and not wanting to talk to anyone. Doing cbt could really help you

Hope your feeling better x

[Agora1]

Hi Sammie, I have always gotten this (big time) when in a line. I don't want to see anyone I may know, don't want eye contact either and I certainly don't want to talk with someone. I get a lot of head pressure when in this situation and usually can't wait to get out. When just picking up my prescriptions, I go through the drive up. That's not even totally secure because then I worry about getting stuck in a line of cars I can't escape from. What it is, is extreme anxiety. It has taken over and we need to stop it before it gets completely out of control. The way I do that, and what has saved me, is deep breathing techniques and relaxation. It may not be able to stop someone from coming up to you to talk but at least it can calm your mind and body. CBT will

help you, it just needs some time, so I wouldn't wait to long to get started. It isn't a

quick fix but in time will help. Good Luck. Next time you are in line, think of us all in the forum who have the same problem. You are not alone.

[bluebella83]

Yes I have experienced that this morning in the pharmacy while I was waiting for my anxiety medication. Someone I know spoke to me and I could not give her any eye contact. I have had head and ear pressure for the past week. My partner does not understand how I feel so I don't bother telling him when I am feeling anxious. But surely he can see the look on my face.

[SammieXo in reply to bluebella83]

I feel the same way my partner knows how I am and it must put some kind of pressure worry on him when taking me out anywhere he can just tell how bad I am that day by the constant fear look on my face. Its terrible I hate feeling like this

[SammieXo]

Thank you all for your replys x

[Agora1 in reply to SammieXo]

Have a better day Sammie! x

[SammieXo]

I'm having a really hard time being motivated for anything now I'm on 100mg of stretaline 😣