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Posted 5/25/2015 6:04 PM (GMT 0)
Is this due to my anxiety, age or just tired of doing what I once enjoy???

I took my teen to the mall today. If I go to a mall I must arrive when it opens and grow with the crowd otherwise I just can't do it. I was ok with this today.

Then we decided to run over to Ikea. What a mistake. That store was over crowded and under staffed. We opted to eat there. Waiting in line to pay for our food took forever and the food was starting to cool down. All the tables were dirty when we did find a place. Then walking out of there you have to go thru the pay lines for the store. They were so full of people. I just gave up and didn't wish to purchase anything.

In the past this might not have bothered me but now I just think 'why bother'. I would rather stay home. I feel like an old grouch but I'm being honest about only doing things I enjoy.
Posted 5/25/2015 6:14 PM (GMT 0)
Since my Anxiety started, i'm the same way... I use to love going shopping, painting, drawing, etc.. now, i'm just like eh, why? I just don't feel like it... I wish I had some advice on how it could change.. but I don't.. i'm sorry you have to go through this.
Posted 5/25/2015 8:04 PM (GMT 0)
Hi

Sorry to hear you are feeling this way.

It can be a sign of depression when you start not enjoying things you used to like and depression and anxiety go hand in hand together.

Hibee
Posted 5/25/2015 9:04 PM (GMT 0)
You could be right about depression lurking behind my anxiety. I just get so tired of never knowing how I will feel. I'm also tired of being around large groups of people. That might just be me and nothing else. Today there were a lot of screaming/crying kids out and about.
Posted 5/25/2015 9:21 PM (GMT 0)
I can relate some and I'm sorry. I don't enjoy crowds much at all and it really ruins some experiences for me. You couldn't pay me to go to Ikea! Haha! We went to sports authority yesterday and I was bombarded by employees because the store was a mess and they wanted to help. My husband had gone off in another direction and I started to panic.

I think anyone with anxiety feels a little blah about things. I don't suffer from depression, but my panic attacks do make me upset and frustrated and like something is wrong with me.

Sending a hug.
Posted 5/25/2015 11:35 PM (GMT 0)
I can relate to this, there are times when I still feel like "meh, i don't want to do it" even though I know I used to love doing it. I still can't read a book like I used to, I get anxious, but I can do other things again like go out with my friends, go to the movies (i used to get panic attacks because of the darkness and loud sound) I can also go shopping again. It takes time to become who you once were even though sometimes I think i will never get there. Even if you don't feel like doing it, do it anyways, anything good for you will help you heal, whether you feel it right away, or later.
Good vibes and prayers being sent to you.
Posted 5/25/2015 11:56 PM (GMT 0)
i force myself to do things i used to enjoy.. sometimes it works out good other times I wish i didnt because it was not easy....but i do agree shopping isnt fun anymore!!!
Posted 5/26/2015 12:34 AM (GMT 0)
I do not "enjoy" crowds, period - even before anxiety. And, now with anxiety...malls are challenging...- But, I do enjoy shopping - the smaller the store the better for me - less people, shorter lines.
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