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Walking alone in busy places

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I don't really know how to describe this but I'm noticing it more often and wonder if it's a normal autistic trait or something else. I was in the office yesterday and noticed it again.

If I'm walking in a group with friends this doesn't seem to happen. It's more when I start to focus on it.

If I'm walking somewhere alone and especially if there's any perception that people could be watching, or maybe I become aware of someone else walking behind me for example,I find I struggle to walk properly. Can't really put my finger on what I mean but my legs get weird and I end up really anxious. Often get to my car , get in and sit for a minute calming myself down.

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  • I've been feeling this since I started studying in Glasgow. I put it down to me being a woman and naturally feeling quite scared when walking alone but it's honestly probably a primal fear. Wish I had more friends in Glasgow, I'm slowly making some friends on my college course but it's a bit slow. You're not alone with your fear though, not at all!

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  • I've been feeling this since I started studying in Glasgow. I put it down to me being a woman and naturally feeling quite scared when walking alone but it's honestly probably a primal fear. Wish I had more friends in Glasgow, I'm slowly making some friends on my college course but it's a bit slow. You're not alone with your fear though, not at all!

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