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I Know It’s Not Epilepsy Related I’m Sure But I Don’t Think Paranoid Is The Right Description??

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Chorley, UK

Does anyone else when in a que in a shop and someone stands behind me i have turn my body side on and take few steps side ways or if i’m in a Cafe and it’s packed i would rather stand 15 minutes outside instead of being around a lot of people??? It’s like social anxiety but i’m not sure if thats the right way to describe it

September 27, 2024
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Sounds like you have a form of claustrophobia when people are too close to you in line . Then there is Enochlophobia , phobia of being in crowds,

September 28, 2024
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have social anxiety. If I’m with someone in a public place then I can deal with it better, otherwise I m off by myself. I’m very uncomfortable around people…that’s an understatement. They’ve done nothing, it’s me.

September 28, 2024
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

It’s called agoraphobia, a fear of crowds and closeness of people. I know because I have it too, and I am currently working with a therapist on recognizing and regulating my reactions. For me it’s related to past traumatic events and painful experiences. But that includes the trauma experienced while seizing.

October 16, 2024
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Its not weird at all I usually either go outside and sit down or stand by myself

September 28, 2024
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Hi
I've had the same issue for a long time. Had a good doc (rare) explain that it's hypersensitivity to movement, noise, etc. It is also connected to the trauma of dealing with the shitshow of having a seizure in public. Basically ptsd.
I carry a tube with klonopin for these moments. Very dark sunglasses and earbuds help most.
I don't know for sure if it's the seizure disorder that's responsible. Appears to be related though.

September 27, 2024

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