I’ve been doing really well handling triggers and dealing with strong emotions. I thought I was on the path to recovery but going to therapy in a new building that was really busy I completely fell apart. I felt very strong fear and aggression.
It felt like everyone there was watching and laughing at me. I even flicked a guy off because I was Soo angry. Guys I feel like I’m never gonna get this right. How do u guys deal with those emotions when u think your in like a Truman show
I struggle with crowds really bad, too. My GAD and agoraphobia are not kind to me. I get spotlight effect pretty much every time.
Unfortunately, I think the only “cure” for stuff like this is to face it. I went to the gas station this morning to get breakfast. Felt like an alien in there lol even though it’s the only store I go to. Anyways, I felt better after having gone in
That’s what’s up man… It’s greate that you got it done! My therapist keeps telling me I have to just keep exposing myself to it but it feels like it never gets easier. That spot light effect it brutal man …
I’ve been there. It’s not as bad these days. Recently though I’ve felt I’m doing pretty good then I get out a do something new and fall apart. I did renew my license and that was an hour and 15 mins in a lobby but I made it through with no snags. I’ve been there though. Bad for most my schizophrenic life. Idk if it is my med change or what, but its gotten easier. I’d recommend a day program for anyone that has a tough time being places. I’ve gotten great benefit from day treatment(my day program).
I can relate a lot and been through it too so here’s my tip: preferably go outside when no one’s outside like weekdays night time or early morning weekends. I managed to adapt by doing this. Unfortunately the solution is either meds or getting those people away.
Yea…I’ve been thinking about going to the park at night or early morning…but I still have to see my therapist and she moved to the busy building. I haven’t been that anxious in a long freaking time
I’m hoping next visit goes better because she’s Soo awesome 
I don’t like being around a lot of people, I get very anxious and paranoid.
It sucks man. I think it didn’t help because I also just quit vaping so I’m more irritable too. My therapist keeps telling me to do exposure so I can get over it but I feel like I’m just gonna get worse…
Had anything helped you with it?
Not really 
I try to always avoid people. Makes for a lonely life.
@AKendrick I really feel for ya. I went through this myself. It is so good that you have a trusting relationship with your therapist so, even though it is really hard, push yourself to keep your appointments with your therapist and discuss this situation during therapy. Take your therapist’s advice. It gets better eventually if you put the hard work into it now.
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