what normal things are stressful for you?

[luvnwdwgal]

Pretty much everything that involves other people, or going somewhere. It's a daily fight, sometimes I win and sometimes the anxiety does. I can go for a walk by myself in the neighborhood without anxiety. I dislike talking on the phone.

I hear you. It is a daily struggle. I often think I would like to go for a walk by myself but my anxiety just takes over and makes me think that something is going to happen to me and I’ll collapse and just be laying there somewhere.

 

[mrsstats79]

flying - not the flying itself but the whole thing of getting there on time, boarding etc.

vacation in general - leaving the dogs is most stressful

 

[Meriweather]

Crowds, people I don't know.
Doctor appointments
Driving at night and in Unfamiliar areas
Being on time for everything.... I always leave extra early.
Entertaining people I don't know in my home

 

[AnnaS]

Entertaining in my home. Small home. Not set up for entertaining inside or outside. (outside is fine/nice but to go in and out/not practical).

 

[RangerPooh]

Phone calls
Entertaining others/birthday parties
Being in the middle lane and feeling trapped

 

[antmaril]

Going to the dentist (extreme dental anxiety).

Public speaking (I gave the eulogy at my husband’s funeral and it took everything I had. I really had to dig deep to get through it. But, I did it and I am glad I did).

Driving in an unfamiliar area. Very fearful of getting lost (GPS has helped a little with this. But, I always do a Mapquest before I go so I am at least a little familiar with the route.).

 

[disneydreamer1980]

Ordering food, whether on phone or in restaurant

 

[Trinity88]

Phone calls
Driving somewhere unfamiliar
Socializing with people I'm not close to

This.

Also, being late.