Nike007 - when you spoke about being self conscious when it comes to being in line and paying 'properly' it really stuck a chord. I am constantly conscious of being watched as I do such tasks. Things like simply paying for something, using a self check-out, completing any kind of a transaction are difficult as I feel I am under scrutiny and don't want to inadvertantly piss the people off behind me. I worry that I won't do it properly.

My therapist and I used exposure therapy to deal with this. She drove me around from place to place and I had to make purchases (like candy bars) and engage with staff and other customers. Gosh it was awful - at first. I still am very self conscious but my anxiety no longer causes me to avoid doing things that need to be done.

Are you able to do something similar one day?