I hate walking or going places alone

Does anyone else feel like this ?

My social anxiety kicks in when I KNOW I'm going somewhere where I might not know anybody
or there are things to do where you usually see groups of 2/3/4

Like amusement parks, fairs, picnics, festivals, parties etc.
I'm fine in public places like stores, the mall, library, etc.

I'm fine walking alone so long as there are people around, and I'm in a familiar area.

what about a dog? is there anyone elderly or just too busy who might be happy to lend you a dog to walk? or a shelter who needs walkers?

there's something very reassuring about doggy company, and if strangers talk to you then talking about the dog, looking at the dog, petting the dog can make the situation feel less angsty.

do you like dogs?

that wouldn't be much help at parties but it'd help with the walking. and once you get used to it with a crutch it might not seem so bad.

I don't have social anxiety, but I've never been very comfortable going for walks alone. Not scared, just not liking to do it. I just got a smart phone-yes, I am a century behind, LOL!-and I put some music on it and got a set of earphones that will stay on and I play the music loudly when I walk now and it has been the nicest thing for me. There are always a few people where I walk, so I can smile and nod hello and that's all I have to do. There arwe other ppl doing the same thing-the walk with the earphones in thing. Maybe start small, or if you are just needing to get in the walking, do laps around the mall? Or anyplace with people that you can tolerate.

I have paralyzing anxiety. I avoid the places you mentioned but even malls, libraries, stores, etc. are all just as difficult for me. I like walking alone around the neighborhood so that I can walk my own route with my own pace. Saying hello to people that pass and enjoying the fresh air really relaxes me (it didn't always but my anxiety attacks leave me feeling suffocated so I started getting out there), but I avoid going to places/events at all costs because I hate crowds.

i dont have a problem doing stuff alone but going to an amusement park does seem weird to me and i dont think ive ever even considered it until i read your post. not sure why that is.

i dont have a problem doing stuff alone but going to an amusement park does seem weird to me and i dont think ive ever even considered it until i read your post. not sure why that is.

i happily go out for a meal & movie by myself.
i get to people watch and i don't have to share my popcorn.

I used to hate going and doing anything alone. Now, not so much. I have no problem going out and eating alone, watching a movie, theme parks....anything really... I do not have to answer to anyone else and what THEY want to do. I can do what I want at my pace. And I agree with PP, the people watching is awesome. :drinker:

i dont have a problem doing stuff alone but going to an amusement park does seem weird to me and i dont think ive ever even considered it until i read your post. not sure why that is.

i happily go out for a meal & movie by myself.
i get to people watch and i don't have to share my popcorn.

yep not problem with that at all...what about amusement parks for you? for some reason that one seems strange.

you couldn't pay me enough to go to one, no matter who else went. i just find them dull as hell!

lol good point...my fondness of amusement parks has greatly waned over the years. although i did really enjoy going to Disney Land recently with my sister's family and got to experience it through my niece's eyes.

i dont have a problem doing stuff alone but going to an amusement park does seem weird to me and i dont think ive ever even considered it until i read your post. not sure why that is.

i happily go out for a meal & movie by myself.
i get to people watch and i don't have to share my popcorn.

^This is so me.....

I go to amusement parks alone fairly regularly. I live in Orlando and have annual passes to all the parks here. Sometimes I like to go to one and just do some walking for exercise and maybe hop on a ride or two. If my husband is busy, I just head out by myself.

I'm a counselor, yet even though I'm used to talking to strangers about the most intimate aspects of their life, I'm not one to initiate conversations in public. However, I enjoy talking to people so sometimes I don my monorail hat, which is a great conversation starter (you'd have to see it). It's amazing how many people see it and strike up a conversation.

Yep!! I do Orlando just about every other weekend. :drinker:

I go to amusement parks alone fairly regularly. I live in Orlando and have annual passes to all the parks here. Sometimes I like to go to one and just do some walking for exercise and maybe hop on a ride or two. If my husband is busy, I just head out by myself.

I'd like to live near one of the SeaWorlds and have an annual pass so I could just pop in and have lunch there, enjoying the park setting and the animals. Almost bought a condo in Point Loma (San Diego) for this very reason.

Say hello, they are just people who want to know that you are friendly & they will be friendly right back. Treat them how you want to be treated. The world is not such a lonely place when you're surrounded by people that care.