I have been trying

[sometimes.sometimes]

I never do too well in public places by myself. Lately, I have been going to the library and walking around the store by myself. I feel pretty proud of myself. I think I am going to try to go on the public bus and go inside a gas station by myself next.

 

[SadGirl]

I was like you in my teens, maybe this could be "social anxiety" I was diagnosed with this disorder. But I decided to do the same as you, go out into the city, go out with some friends, take the bus. I won't say I'm 100% cured, but I'm 80% better. But we who are introverts will never reach 100%, I hope so, of course. But the improvement is really liberating, keep it up, you're doing great buddy.

 

[day]

I always found when I was on vacation and "wanted" to do things helped way more than when it felt forced.

I recently attended a rave in May with 100,000+ attendees daily and had really no issue with it but take me to a grocery store and I'm dizzy and anxious as all hell.

I find that once I have good days out it does make the next few a bit easier but I always seem to fall back into the loop of hating the outdoors which bothers me tbh. I used to love going out when I was a teen and doing anything now unless I'm drunk or at like a really fun event I'm scared to be outside at all.

 

[Dead_Mouse]

I dare you to buy an onion! I swear probably the word experience I've ever had was not being able to figure out how to scan an onion at a self-checkout, and having to get customer service to add it to the cart. It didn't have a regular barcode on it so I didn't know what to do!

Anyways, I never wanted to go to that store again, but I made myself go back and get more stuff, and you should do the same if you have bad experiences like that! It's a good way to learn and probably get better at that kind of thing.

So, it sounds like you're doing well. Keep up the good work!

 

[bedhead_baby]

This is awesome, I'm so proud of you! I don't struggle as much as I used to, but I'm definitely not taking a leisurely stroll through the store. My heart will be pounding, but we'll get better together. Wishing you luck