Esp. a store.

I was hungry and wanted to go in for a sandwich at the deli.

I was so afraid of feeling stupid and the man yelling at me. I was thinking, "Even if he doesnt' yell, shouldn't he? I feel so stupid!"

I hear that social/agora phobia is caused by our thoughts.

but does anyone have a paralyzing (or moderate) fear of stores?

I am scared I am not going to find what I want or I am going to annoy the people.

I was too scared to go in and have a sandwich.

gd it I am 44! I can do this.

But I still am so scared of feeling stupid.

I had to go to the drug store and buy some medicine tonight and the only reason I went was because I was sick and needed it. And I was familiar with the place.

Unknowns are scary.

Ani (mentor) told me today that since I have been sick and laid up over the holidays, I have been re-sensitized and need to practice going out again.

Billi