I usually visit the hub before going grocery shopping cuz it calms me and helps prevent panic attacks from being around so many people.
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Is that just since Covid for you Dan? Or long-term? Panic attacks in grocery stores has been a common problem for anyone with a tendency toward panic attacks for a few reasons, no natural light, limited singular point of exit/entry only and too much sensory input all contribute.
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No. I've had an anxiety disorder forever.
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Replying to @DanBeThyName
Groceries are a big trigger for me. Anywhere I can't see an exit and there are a lot of people. But not airplanes. Weird, that. Go figure? Thank goodness for delivery as I don't go to groceries anymore. Bad lighting and confinement do me in.

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Replying to @mholzschlag
I work in a grocery store so I'm always nervous
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How on earth do you survive that? That's seriously worrisome. Stressors like that lead to PTSD, heart conditions, seizures and death. I hope you are able to get out or have some way of dealing.
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Replying to @mholzschlag @DanBeThyName
It sounds like you have some coping skillz there that seem to help? I hope so. I don't seem to be able to manage that too well.