Grocery Store Anxiety-So Stupid. - Panic Disorders Message Board

Aster · 09-02-2002, 05:28 PM

...so, for the fifth time, I have mild anxiety as I push my cart up and down the aisles. I want to hurry up and leave. But when I get to the check out the girl
is "learning" and is so slow; she makes mistakes.
I wonder "HOW LONG ARE YOU GOING TO TAKE? I'M IN PSYCHIC PAIN HERE! HURRY IT UP, D**N IT!" but I know
in reality she's calm and I'm envious of that. I feel like screaming at her but I just frown and mumble.
Doesn't anyone else have this agoraphobia? We need
a board for this!!

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Aster

spotty · 09-03-2002, 07:32 AM

Whew, I know that feeling all too well. I used to love shopping before all this happened. Now I run in and get what I need and leave. Its horrible. Im getting a lIttle better with it but It comes and it goes. Good Luck.

Oh and yes we are with you. Just think of all of us going through the same thing. You will be ok.

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jasmine30 · 09-03-2002, 06:36 PM

Hi Aster,
I also have grocery store phobia.I LOVED to shop like a mad woman til I began having Panic Attacks and Agoraphobia.Ive never had to run out of a store before but can get impatient quickly especially when someone is taking their sweet A$$ time.I hope things get easier for you soon...

All the best Jasmine

Aster · 09-03-2002, 07:03 PM

Jasmine, things Won't get better for me soon unless I take aggressive action that will probably cost a lot of money. But I really do not want to spend the rest of the life I have left being a basket case just because I'm grocery shopping or whatever. Just ridiculous.
I wish for you all the best and I hope you also decide to take serious steps to better your life.

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Aster

bev52 · 09-03-2002, 08:49 PM

Hey Aster, Not sure what you mean by 'serious action,' do you wish to elaborate?
I do know the Gro Mkt/Agoraphobia thing. I DID go running out, ONCE. I pray that never happens again! As far as 'doing' anything more...I think I'm doing all I know to do, for me, right now.
I don't know if this will be of any use to you Aster, but I recently bought two books by Dr Claire Weekes entitled "Hope And Help For Your Nerves," the other, "Peace From Nervous Suffering." They are both wonderful books and very enlightening. They were only $6.99 each U.S. I can't recommend either - over the other, they are equally informative. She describes all of your symptoms and then informs you how to help yourself into self recovery. I really can't praise these books enough.
I also ordered the "Attacking Anxiety & Depression," ($370.00 US),it is a comprehensive, cognitive behavioral-based solution fostering strength, character and self-empowerment course.
It has been very good for me, (especially since I have had a good deal of problems w/anger mgmt, now seems to be under control).
I'm not one to "sit on my hands" and do nothing when I have information set before me, and it's mine for the taking. I am desperately seeking help for recovery...I may never totally recover - but I will die trying!
Hope I've shed some light for you.