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Eye Issues

ljk2016
ljk2016
Hello,

I was wondering if anyone has issues with keeping their eyes open? I'm not sure if it's anxiety related or not but when I'm in class or at like a grocery store or something my eyes get watery and have a difficult time staying open. It's embarrassing and I don't know what to do.

Please help!
LuckyEmpath
LuckyEmpath
Its been my experience that this will happen when I'm triggered by something. I will suddenly get tired and keeping my eyes open becomes difficult.
ljk2016
ljk2016
Triggered by like what though?
LuckyEmpath
LuckyEmpath
We all have different triggers. I become exhausted when I am holding in my emotions for too long. When I am triggered I prevent myself from feeling the emotions especially if I am in public. For me triggers would include standing in lines, feeling sick to my stomach, going to the Dr or Dentist. It's different for everyone.

If I were in a class that would make me feel trapped which is a trigger. Or if I were afraid I would be called on to talk in front of the class that would trigger my "I don't want to be judged" feelings. All of which I would prevent myself from feeling which would increase my anxiety and make me sleepy.