Tips For Dining Out With Panic And Anxiety Disorder

[Zoe Lewis]

For many sufferers of panic and anxiety disorder, certain social
situations present huge problems. One common situation is the problem
of eating out in a restaurant. Here are a few tips that may help
1) Ask for a seat near a window. This may help you feel like you have
some space and are not so closed in.
2) Find a seat that is under a ceiling fan or near an air conditioner.
Many people with panic and anxiety disorder report they are more
likely to start getting nervous and agitated when they become warm or
hot.
3) Most restaurants have a television. Pick a seat where you can view
the T.V. screen and focus on it when you feel yourself getting
restless. This may divert your attention enough to reduce the onset of
anxiety or panic.
4) Try to avoid dining out with people you don't know. Being with
people who understand your problem helps to make it easier should you
start to become anxious.
5) Keep focused on the conversation at the table. If you should dine
out with people you don't know well, this will help divert your
attention and help you forget about any anxiety or feelings of panic.
6) Cut out any caffeine. Coffee or a coke is a bad idea and can
actually start feelings of anxiety or panic.
7) If you are on any medication, carry them with you. Ask your doctor
if you can take ? of a dose before you go to the restaurant to help
keep you calm.
Try these tips next time you dine out. These ideas just may help you
get through the experience.

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