Anxiety??

[GravyJ]

I have not been diagnosed with anxiety though I have read researched about it and I believe I have experienced anxiety many times if not most of the time, especially around people(SAD). Is there anything unusual about being very easily distracted by others movements and actions who are around, but at the same time uncomfortable about it? For example I am sitting in a desk in class and another person changes positions or scratches their head and I find myself automatically panicking by their movement and then I am sitting there like why is my attention distracted but in a way that I don't want it to be known to that person that I was just thinking about what they did but I could really care less. Sorry if that doesn't make any sense. Basically, I feel awkward when someone else does something simple like rub their nose or whatever then another person will cough right after...its like their is communication without worRAB between people or maybe I'm just plain crazy I don't know that is why I came here to see if I could find some answers to what I am dealing with.

 

[Hanshin]

It sounRAB like you might be suffering from anxiety. I know the feelings you are describing because I used to get the same way when I was in a class and I someone made a sudden move (at least I though it was sudden) I would freak out in my head. I would think, oh crap that person is planning something! I would suggest if this becomes too overwhelming for you (which it sounRAB like it might be) you should speak to a therapist. A long time ago, I went through those similar thoughts and I spoke to a therapists for a few months and with some counseling (no need for meRAB) I was able to bring those thoughts under control. I still have some anxiety issues, but I know that as long as I can control my mind, I can control my anxiety. Good luck

 

[starsmom]

I have the same feeling. If I hear the floor crack I can feel my chest jolt. The slightest movement in the corner of my eyes makes me jump in my chest. It's an annoying feeling. I'm still new to anxiety and am working really hard to control it, but somedays I get so frustrated.