So real quick, cause i don't usually post here, so I feel bad for asking advice.

I went to a restaurant the other day, and got really hot, then really cold, and flushed, and felt like I wanted to escape. I have noticed these symptoms before, but have always tried to brush them off. My friend said it looked like I was having anxiety symptoms. I do hate going where there are a lot of people, I feel like I can't breathe and get really lightheaded. It has been worse since I suffered my TBI this past year. (Like the other day, I went to a comedy show and then at the end everyone was cramming around like sardines and I thought I was going to DIE. Literally. It was awful)

My T has suggested medication, but that also makes me anxious, to think about meds controlling me. (I have had bad experiences with meds before)

I tend to have the same issues with exercising as well,...I never know if I am really having an issue or if it's my head playing games with me.

I guess I just wanted to put it out there. I have been lurking and reading everyone's great suggestions for walking, etc. so I appreciate that!

Any tips on what to do when going "out?" How to decline without looking like an idiot? My friends are starting to get suspicious because I never go out anymore.

Thanks.