NORMAL THINGS THAT CAUSE IRRATIONAL ANXIETY

Reddit asked, “What’s a completely normal thing that gives you irrational anxiety?” Some of the responses:
– “I don’t answer unscheduled phone calls. I wait until they leave a message saying what it’s about.”
– “When I just finished paying at a grocery store and it takes me a second to put my card/change back in my wallet I get overwhelming anxiety about the people behind me waiting.”
– “When someone says ‘Let’s go around the room and introduce ourselves’… suddenly I forget my name, job, hobbies, and how to speak like a human being.”
– “If I don’t make my bed first thing, the whole day is ruined.”
– “Popping open a Pillsbury tube of biscuits. I know the pop is coming every time, I still jump. ”
– “The parking situation at a new place I’m going to.”
– “Walking on manhole covers. I just can’t.”
– “Tying my shoes when somebody is watching.”
– “Grocery store without a list.”
– “The socializing that’s expected at the hairdresser. Please. Just let me be silent. You’re playing with my hair, after all. Let me enjoy this time, completely quiet.”
– “Costco on Saturday.”
* PHONE TOPIC: Do any of these sound familiar to you? What normal think causes anxiety for you?