I am fearful of it too. I tried it years ago here and even then, though this place was much smaller, I still coudln't get the anxiety to stop.
I soon as I'm in there I start shaking, my heart beat increases and I feel kind of sick.... so ..... I leave. I've tried repeating this-- hoping I'd get used to it-- but I never did.
So, I havn't been back to chat since I renewed my membership here.....maybe someday I'll get brave and try it again
wanted you to know-- You are NOT alone in this fear.
fins