I'm scared to walk alone in public.

[Anonymous]

Please read and take serious

I am 22 years old and just got a job a few days ago ! I haven't worked in 2 years and I am excited to start a new life and reach my goals but there is a big FEAR holding me back from living life they way I want to.

I'm scared to walk alone in public. i"m scared of places like the mall, dmv. I feel like people are staring and watching me. I'm scared for my ex friends and exes to see me walking alone. I can't live like this anymore. I want top be able to walk confidently and live life.

I start my new job today and I have to walk. My job is only 5 min away but just me walking by myself frightens me. I know this is silly but I've had this problem for a while. if I with someone, I'm okay but I hate because I don't feel independent and normal

Any suggestions, therapy? just face my fears? etc

Updates

+1 y

Im very attractive and have high confidence with somethings except when I have to walk or be in the public alone. I'd rather have someone with me in public. sometimes I don't even want to go out and take care of my business such as bank errands, dmv, etc I want to overcome and I need to because it can hold me back in life.

[Hckychef]

I would suggest that you try to find the root of your fear. What is causing you to be afraid to walk alone. If there is someone you trust, that you could talk to, that could help you figure this out. If not, I would def try to see a therapist or a councilor, either at school (if you're in school) or privately.

[Asker]

Even though this scares me like hell, I am going to walk tomorrow to work and see if its possible to over come this, if not. I am going to a therapist.

[myspacemybroke]

What is your fear? People will think you're unpopular and shun you? People will rape you? You self conscious about how you look? What is it that bothers you so much?

[Asker]

Not rape but everything else and I don't know what's the cause of it. I am getting older and need to get rid of this fear. It really sucks.

[myspacemybroke]

Then all of your worries stem from others' perceptions of you. If physical harm isn't a concern, then screw it. Not everyone in the world is going to like us, so f*** em.

[Asker]

thank you

[myspacemybroke]

mhm

[myspacemybroke]

Thanks for BA

[Anonymous]

I have the same problem. I am afraid of people judging me and laughing at me. It is quiet common I think. I have recently moved and I refuse to go for a walk on my own, I'll drive everywhere and I can walk down the main street of our town but not the side streets etc

[computertech23]

Therapy would help if that is an option if benefits would cover that, however the best way to really over come your fears of walking alone are to do it by yourself in an area where you know is safe and nothing will happen to you. Once you feel comfortable in one spot just mimic them over to any other situation and you will be fine.

[Asker]

I am planning on trying this tomorrow morning because I work at 10am, If I practice this, will I over come this?

[Asker]

thank you,

[Anonymous]

Therapy and medication.

I don't see how you even got a job, if it's as hard as you say to be out in public.

[Asker]

Well this is my 3rd job. I'm pretty good in the workforce, meaning I no anxiety. It just when I am alone in public and have to walk alone which is not often because I'm too scared to do so, I feel frightened.

[dx021]

anti anxiety meds prob your best bet