i have to go grocery shopping soon and i'm nervous about it

i have a nervous disposition related to ptsd and everytime i have to go out anywhere i'm very nervous and 'on edge'...i worry something dangerous could happen outside and how would i react?

anyone got any advice?

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JohnnyNoir · 56-60, M

I used to have specific things that triggered my anxiety and led to panic attacks. Grocery shopping was one. I learned to expect them and eventually knowing one was coming on helped me get through them. Don't fight the anxiety as it only makes it worse.