I like shopping I like to go places where there is a scooter available. What wears me out is some acquaintances who want to talk and talk and talk and talk. It is too much stimulation and I have problems with my vocal cords.

I don't feel comfortable in large groups and shopping in big stores. I always chew gum when I shop. It seems to relax me a bit. I go to a small market and Walgreens to do my shopping. It's not so overwhelming and they're much easier to navigate for my shakey legs. Amazon is my favorite way of shopping nowadays. I can sit quietly and browse and it's delivered to my door. It's a blessing for me. It seems we have to fight so many feelings we have inside of us, but we can't let it stop us from doing things. It makes you stronger and gives you a sense of pride that you fought your feelings and did it anyway. It might get easier each time. We can only hope. We sure have a lot to deal with, don't we? Hang in there! Hope it all gets better. Sending you a gentle, but strong hug.

A little bit but sometimes I gotta force myself to live & try & enjoy life!

I do as well. I have to force myself to do things. One of the hardest things fibro has given me. I use to love shopping now I dread it. I barely socialize anymore.

Hello, it happens to me all the time. The panic attacks are so bad. I sweat, shake and stutter. I try to avoid crowded places but that's not always doable.