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Kitty · 01-13-2009, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Erin524

I have noticed when I'm in a store and it's really crowded and loud (like shopping two days before Christmas in a popular store when there's a big sale on) I cant handle all the noise and people. I start feeling like my skin is crawling and really anxious. I get a little bit of shopping cart rage if people crowd me too much too. I try not to shop when it's busy like that. Freaks me out.

Me, too. I get panicky if I feel like I can't get to the exit fast enough!

I've gotten to where I rarely ever go into the grocery store or any other type of store for that matter on the weekend or in the evenings. Too many people there during those times. I go during the day (preferably mornings) throughout the week.

One thing I have never understood is the desire to bring the entire family (spouse and kids) along to grocery shop.

Even when my kids were young I went alone. I enjoyed the time by myself and didn't have to battle with them over things I wasn't going to buy. I understand some people can't do this and I sympathize with them....it's tough to shop with kids.....but these families of five and six who try to shop together on a weekend....I just don't get it. Maybe that's the only time they get to be together.....so that I understand. I just know I personally couldn't do it.

I don't shop at Kroger anymore due to the loud music they insist on playing. It's so loud that I can't concentrate on what I've come to buy. Publix is much quieter and they don't blast the music....in fact, I don't even recall there being any music. I'll have to pay attention next time I'm there.