Feeling Anxious At Walmart

[cfkane]

I'm in line at Walmart and I'm starting to feel anxious.

I got out of the hospital Thursday night and I'm at about 70% right now. I'm telling myself that I am safe and breathing deeply.

One day at a time.

 

[catjudo]

IMO, even the healthiest, most stable of people would feel anxious waiting in line at a WalMart...especially on a weekend when so many people are doing back to school shopping. Try not to judge how well you are/are not doing by how you feel while navigating a shopping expedition at WalMart. ;)

 

[Whitneys story]

I'm in line at Walmart and I'm starting to feel anxious.
One day at a time.

Hi and Welcome to the forum! Oh I so agree with catjudo. I personally do not shop Wal Mart. The savings are not worth the abuse of their rude employees nor their corporate level! But that is just my opinion.

 

[kers]

I can't step foot in a WalMart. Even when I'm doing well, I freak out. I have a similar reaction in most big box stores, but it's worst in WalMart. The fluorescent lights, high shelves, and crowds make it completely unmanageable for me (and for lots of other regular folks!).

I hope you were able to feel better after you checked out.

 

[Deleted member 1860]

Agreed, Wal-Mart sux! Shopping there is enough to give anybody anxiety with their horrible policies and rude employees. (I'm not minimizing your experience.) Maybe switch to Target? At least those employees are nice!

Glad to have you here, and welcome!

 

[Deleted member 12723]

I used to have bad anxiety in the Walmart. I think I just do not like the store because it is so big. I can go in now and shop. I am learning where things are. I have gone shopping there alot. I think I got over the anxiety of being in the store. I feel a nervousness when I go now, but once I am inside I do ok. I am glad I do not have the anxiety in there anymore.

 

[NarcSis]

I know how you feel. I was in a crowded Bass Pro the other day, like SEVERELY crowded and I was holding it together okay, my hubby wandered away from me, I felt okay but then someone bumped me. I was suddenly very aware of how loud it was, how many people were moving around me, I literally felt like I was drowning, I looked up to the ceiling just overwhelmed by the noise/constant movement around me. I wanted to get out of there but I was afraid to move because I wasn't thinking straight.
I stared at the ceiling trying to control my breathing until hubby found me.
There are bad days, we can't avoid them, only accept them and give ourselves a break.

 

[anthony]

One day at a time is exactly right. Two steps forward, one step back... is still forward momentum.

 

[Srain]

I have a rough time in cavernous stores like Wal-mart as well, though here at least they have minimized those end of the isle screens screaming ads as you walk by. When I am hypersensitive the Muszak, echoing, and lightening can really be distracting.

I agree that some days are better as well as times of the day. Welcome to the forum.

Rain

 

[Moonwolf 89]

Walked out of walmart today shaking, crying, and feeling like I was going to pass out. I couldn't drive home for a good fifteen minutes after I reached my car.

We all have those days, and they can be really disheartening.

I've been trying to tell myself that at least I went to the store and faced my anxiety, I could have just avoided it. It helps a little bit.