yup i hate going out cause of that :( dont know how 2 stop it

HUgs. yay not just me that feels it then. sucks.

I get this too but I can go either way. I shut myself away for ages when I'm going through a black period I feel totally paranoid that people know what I do and that they judge me and hate me for it. I had been getting better because I have to wear short sleeves for work but a few things recently have really floored me. Wish I knew the answer I suppose its fear of the unknown for people who dont understand. I guess the only advice is to to try to think positively but I suppose if we did that then we wouldnt be paranoid. Oh crap am rambling wish I did have the answers!

i have spoucal induced agarophobia. i used to peek out my windows just to check and see if my neighbors wernt outside so i could get my mail. i have struggled with this for many many years, a bit different from yours. but i dont go anywhere without someone with me unless its absolutely necessary! i just started back to church, three times now, and i make my parents sit in the back row with me, i cant stand for someone to be behind me, its the same in a restraunt, i always have to have my back to the wall! i would have huge panic attacks right in front of people and would get so embarassed! hope it gets better for you! (((hugs)))

Thanks peeps. it's nice to know im not the only one going through it that other ppl do. thanks peeps helped me know im not alone. xxx

I have this prob too, had it for ages. My psych said and also at my group.. that they really aren't.. they're getting on with their own lives, doing there own thing and probably haven't even noticed you, and also may be scared of the same thing as you.

It all stems from negative thinking which you need to challenge. Why would people be staring or laughing at you? They don't 'know' you. Everyone looks different.

Also another thing i learnt is to ignore everyone else or the comments said (if you get them)

Another is to imagine everyone else is naked.. just think how'd they feel!

But it doestake time.. and practise is the only way. Keep practising.

*huggles*

how can u think of ppl naked have u seen some ppl out there u will be messed up 4 life lol i ignor what ppl say always use 2 end up fighting but ended up fighting every day cause of it so i gave up n just laugh n ignor them now :)

i feel stared at, more like leered at i feel like everyone can see things that are happening to me, all the ewy stuff :(

huggies and kitties to yall
:)