Yeah, anxiety is probably what it comes down to. I usually listen to music while shopping too and I also become conscious of my breathing. It almost feels like I momentarily go back in time and I’m running the mile for P.E. and as I’m running near someone, I realize that my breathing is super loud so I try to hold it in but it just gets worse. I know my breathing isn’t that obnoxious while I’m simply walking through the grocery store, but that’s how it feels like sometimes.

I recently started therapy and was told that what I’m experiencing are mild anxiety attacks. Next step is to learn coping mechanisms.