I haven't quite figured it out. Im 23 years old, yet i'm still scared of stupid little things that wouldn't matter to anyone else. And of course that goes along with the "what if's". I'm scared to walk down the street by myself because I don't know who will be walking there, and what they could do to me. I was scared to apply at jobs, because I hate starting somewhere new and not knowing anyone (which I know is probably pretty common) I don't like being by myself, alone. Whenever I usually go somewhere my boyfriend or a friend is there with me. I walk through a store as fast as possible because I think someone is watching me constantly. It's not to the point of me sitting in my house and not wanting to go out, but I don't want it to get to that point either. When I tell someone im scared of everything, they laugh. It's not a good feeling to be missunderstood. I hope someone here is or has went through this same thing. It would be nice to talk to someone who finally knows what im talking about. Thanks.

I am like that somewhat....I never want to leave my house and be around people cause I am afraid of being judged or attacked( was too trusting when I was younger...too many bad apples ruined that) pardon me for asking has anyting bad happened to you in the past?...It's not funny to be constantly scared of people and fear of being alone and no one should take it lightly...Im sorry people do laugh..I promise no one will here.

Thats the thing, as far as I can remember, nothing bad has happened to make me like this. I've always been shy, so maybe that doesn't help. Alot of this got worse after a really bad car accident I was in. I've always had the anxiety but it just got worse.

Traumatic experiences can do that...there is so much to actually be afraid of now a days I would be worried if a person wasn't scared.

Hugs...............I am exactly the same and know what you are going through.I also cant pinpoint any bad experience, but I've always been like this-so you are not alone.

Thanks, its good to know there are people out there who understand me and care. *Hugs*