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Posted 7/29/2014 5:35 PM (GMT 0)
I was doing pretty good and decided to go to the store and pick up some stuff, I think it was the bright lights and neon price tags that were all over the place that made me suddenly feel weird. I almost went back to my car but pushed ahead. It only lasted a few minutes but I hate that. I've heard that bright florescent lights can cause anxiety? scool
Posted 7/29/2014 5:51 PM (GMT 0)
Deborah while it doesn't bother everyone it bothers enough of us
that we need to be aware of our surroundings. Police, Fire, ect
strobe lights will almost make me pass out, florescent lights
are not a constant light they flicker so fast it seems like a solid
beam its not though I cant read with one for very long. But I
do know that these things bother me and I like you can push
through the situation. You will get stronger, it will get weaker.
Peace
Larry ***
Posted 7/29/2014 8:27 PM (GMT 0)
D.S.

Yes, definitely a trigger for me...or used to be when I was having attacks!

I am sorry this happened, but commend you for staying and getting your task completed...well done!

You can call upon that strength again in the future if you need it, and know that you made it through a tough situation.:)

I hope that the rest of you day is calm and anxiety free.

Hugs and high fives!

S.C.
Posted 7/29/2014 10:37 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks SC. The rest of the day was fine thank you.
Posted 7/30/2014 2:07 AM (GMT 0)
I'm proud of you Deborah :-)
Posted 7/30/2014 11:45 AM (GMT 0)
Awe thanks Josh : )
Posted 7/30/2014 12:26 PM (GMT 0)
I once had a panic attack in Wal-Mart....but like you, I rode it out and stayed in the store. I knew that if I ran out, I would just reinforce my fear! You did so good! :)
jl
Posted 7/30/2014 12:28 PM (GMT 0)
janetlee, sometimes I wear my sunglasses in Walmart and it helps soooo much.
Posted 7/30/2014 12:28 PM (GMT 0)
Oh I also wanted to ask you janetlee, what was your symptoms in walmart?
Posted 7/30/2014 12:52 PM (GMT 0)
Deborah- good job riding it out. I've been doing the same thing riding it out- just happened at Target yesterday. Went w/a friend but didn't want to go. But also didn't want to sit at home. I took a cart and power walked to the toys and bought myself a hula hoop. Yes you heard right, a hula hoop LOL. I've been wanting one, even tho I can't do it! My 69 yr old neighbor bought one and she can do it so by golly, I'm going to try too. Hopefully I don't throw my back out LOL.

Anyway, you did perfect. Florescent lights, particularly Walmart?!, trip my eyes out at times and that's all it takes to get the anxiety going. My friend is the same way. I suspect there are tons of us like that, just not everybody talks about it.

Hugs!

Lisa
Posted 7/30/2014 1:26 PM (GMT 0)
Lisa, let us know how the hula hoop works out. ; )
Posted 7/30/2014 5:47 PM (GMT 0)
Awesome!!!

...all I can hear is Alvin the Chipmunk singing...

"I just want a Huuuuuula Hoop!" in that Christmas song! ;p

S.C.
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