Just ran into some folk I know. They were totally nice and pleasant but as soon as I got home I lost my compose.
Heart racing, dizzyness and shortness of breath.
I used to be able to take these things in my stride but not even 1% cope now
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Do you think that Covid has something to do with it?
Before that happened I had trouble, but now things are very much unworkable with socialising
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Yeah not sure as I have never have Covid that I know of. But yeah the lockdowns have certainly taken a toll
you are suffering from panic…take small breaths, focus on something like a painting or a stone in your hand held tightly…you will be ok.
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It’s normal to crash after a high social demand when you have anxiety. The adrenaline is leaving your body. That happens to me as well. Let yourself unwind and relax to restore your peace and calm.
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Aah yes sorry I meant the lockdowns
It’s effected lots of things
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Got my snuff box in my hand. It is a handmade wooden box. Using it like a fidget cube. Is helping. Thanks man
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remember slow breathing in and out too…
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Getting chest pains. I have seen a doctor about this before. Said it was stress
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I go through this when dealing with people too. Sucks man…
Honestly…it’s getting better and worse at the same time
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i hope you are starting to feel better el jimbobbio.
keep us posted please.
judy
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I am too, usually.
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did you have weak mobility and had crouch? arched shoulds?
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Dude im regularly worried about bumping into people i know when out and about. Especially if they are keen to see me and chat and are all nice and pleasant haha. I hate random social interactions without warning! Social anxiety sucks!
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Hey Judy.
Just to let you know am feeling a bit better now. Spoke with my best friend and he helped me out.
Thanks so much for you kind words of support
hi el jimbobio. very glad to learn of your recovery. best friends are wonderful.
was out of town for the jewish holidays and had a great time with family.
keep happy!! judy 
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I get freaked out all the time when I have to interact with people in general online makes it easy to communicate or socialize but if it wasn’t for online support groups like this one, I would probably completely shut down and not talk to no one. I get paranoid or panic when my phone rings and usually if its someone I don’t know and sometimes if it is I just let it ring and let it go to voicemail and if I deem it to be important I will call back but then again I still panic and my heart starts racing when I do have to call this person back there is no getting around it. When I go to the store for groceries I usually go in and get out rather quickly by using the self-checkout that way I don’t have to interact with people but if I do have to go through a actual checkout line I don’t make small talk or even eye contact for long. They may ask me how I am doing, and I always say I am good when in actuality I am not feeling so hot like right now I am in my nightgown and don’t feel like talking to anyone or doing much of anything I feel horrible still and still sick with breathing issues it’s a little better but still there.
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