Massive panic attack in social situations

hi i just had 2 strange cars come down my drive way, 1 looked slightly familiar and the other id never seen before with a guy that looked like he could belt the hell out of anyone, i got so scared that i was shaking and running around the house and peeping out the curtain, frantically searching for my phone ready to call the police if needed,  then when someone jumped out the car i realized it was a friend which i didn't recognize because she wasnt the driver i ended up crying cause i got that scared. i dont understand why this happened.every time i go out to public places i cant look people in the eye, i walk around with my head down hoping noone will notice me as im scared of being judged i think. i remember always getting my husband to run into the food shops to get me food as i was too scared to go inside id end up crying at just the though of it. i wish i knew what was wrong with me, whatever it is seems to be flaring up again.

[lilymoon]

This is called social anxiety/phobia maybe google it get some info for yourself maybe counselling would help you too,lots of people have had it and overcame it youre not aloneLily

[mammo]

There is definitely help for this as stated above.  Don't wait to get help, being afraid all the time is no way to live, especially when there is so much help for you.  You're not alone, many suffer with this fear.  Good luck and keep us posted on how you're doing!

[Ediegrant]

Relax..you are not loosing your mind. anxiety is fear. It can happen in a big continual attack if something is scaring you. It can happen if nothing is wrong. No problem really. Its like living with bad ears or bad eye sight. deal with it and take Xanax when you feel its going to happen. been taking xanax for 25 yrs and am not a druggy. Hate the feeling of being doped up and dont drink. You can wake up with the sweats and run to the bathroom..think your dieing and what not. It helps if you dont fear them and say ok I will take a xanax and go along with the show instead of fighting it and thinking you need a shrink lol.

[Ediegrant]

You can handle this on your own..get a good doc to give you Xanax. the druggies gave this drug a bad name when it is so dafe. Valium cant give you the fast relief you need. My blood pressure soars when I have them. Some people have nothing to fear and it happens.Tried all kinds of meds and the xanax is the best. No counslers either...what a waste as most of them are wierdo's themselves seeing I have many friends in that profession lol. If the attack is bad enough take 2 pills as they burn fast depending on how anxious you are.