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 Posted: 05/05/07 - 10:40 Post subject: Fear of Fainting |
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I have this feeling of fear of fainting when out in public anywhere. I even get nervous just going to the grocery store.
soes anyone else feel this way?
I am also scared to take medication of Ativan. what will happen by taking it.
see the stupid anxiety here? |
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| Posted: 08/29/07 - 20:14 Post subject: Fear of fainting in public. |
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I understand exactly what you're talking about. The first time it happened to me I was in grade school, passed out at an assembly (had a fever) but developed the fear it would happen in social situations. Since I didn't want anyone to know, I kept it to myself. Found out later its called social anxiety.
I can offer you these tips that might help. First, Realize no one's perfect and share it with those that you trust. Otherwise you'll stigmatize it and beat yourself up about it. Second, when in a situation breathe slowly, count your breathes even hold it for a short while. This will seem counter intuitive at first but it is hyperventilating(breathing too quickly and shallowly that is causing this in the first place. Last, if needed seek out a therapist to talk with.
I wish I had the answer. I tried talking with therapist but couldn't find some repressed memory that caused it. Tried taking lexapro, prozac, paxil with not much success. I decided to beat it by skydiving, going to tons of weddings and other social events to desensitize myself of it but learned that every event is different so I couldn't desensitize myself from every circumstance.
With that said, I run a successful business and have great friends so know that you're not alone. Also through therapy, I realized(mainly on my own) that other people have anxiety in their lives not just at social situations (where they might pass) out but driving a car in grocery stores, etc. so it could be worse.
Ask yourself this, If you were in that social situation but everyone there already knew about your condition and accepted it, would you be more or less likely to have anxiety? Probrably less. I hope you can use this advice with you're anxiety. I'm rooting for you! Best of luck. Marty. |
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