Why do I get so tired when I go out these days?
Maybe it's because I only stayed home during COVID. It's been over a year since I took off my mask and started going out, but whenever I go to crowded places, I still get dizzy and feel completely drained.
Yesterday, as I was passing by Gangnam Station, the moment I got jostled by the crowd, I suddenly felt like I couldn't breathe—almost like a panic attack. Everyone around me seemed fine, so I wondered if I was the only one who was weird. The hospital says there's nothing wrong, and it's not to the point where I need medication, but it makes daily life hard.
Is anyone else experiencing similar symptoms? Even when I'm sitting still, sometimes a wave of anxiety just washes over me.
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Yeah, me too. Whenever I ride a crowded subway, I suddenly feel dizzy and find it hard to breathe.
I had similar symptoms too, but it got a bit better over time. Don't worry too much.
Have you gotten super sensitive to surrounding noises? I think mine came from the habit of being alone during COVID. Wearing earphones and tuning out some sound while walking helps too.
I was exactly like that last year. I went to a psychiatric clinic, got counseling, and did something similar to cognitive behavioral therapy. I didn't take medication. Now I'm at least okay with places like Gangnam Station. If the hospital finds nothing wrong, it might be worth seeing a psychiatrist.
Isn't that just a stamina issue? During COVID, a lot of people lost muscle strength because they suddenly stopped moving around. Don't use the hospital as an excuse—try exercising first.
Lately everyone's saying the same thing—it kind of feels like the new normal. I also find crowded places really draining, so I just avoid peak times and go out when it's quieter.
Gangnam Station is suffocating no matter who goes there, lol. But it's usually fine — if anxiety occasionally hits you out of nowhere, then you're like me. I got checked out because of unexplained palpitations, but everything came back normal. I just accept it and live with it.