I need advice NOT reassurance

I'm going to a concert tonight in a really intimidating area of the city I'm near. I say intimidating cause I never know what's gonna happen. But mind you I'm 19. And I really don't wanna screw this up or get screwed up. My parents are being very trusting of me and society rn. They never usually are. Especially me going to a show by myself no matter the venue. I'm going early but by the time I leave people could be drunk. And I'm scared this is a christan music artist and it's supposed to be really positive vibes but I swear I'm going to have a panic attack I did last time in the area even when I was with my parents. Well more of anxiety attack but still I'll be by myself. I'm not vulnerable but I look like I am. I also don't wanna ruin the night for the musican or anybody. Should I like ask the staff or musican he's small enough that I can probably talk to. And I'm one of the regular fans like regular customers. So... Idk... How would I ask if I can wait inside the venue after. I'm actually so scared rn. I'm having anxiety rn😭 I'm for sure I'm gonna have a panic attack. I mean I have my imaginary friends for a reason but they're not physically real. I also have a fear of the government and stuff related so how would I even ask security if I can stay and wait with them. I hope I can make some new friends so I won't have to go out alone again. I'm pretty sure the musican seems nice enough to let me wait by stage if I really feel uncomfortable in the crowd by myself. Idk I just feel like I'm begging for attention so I'm probably gonna end up making myself suffer.

that guy ove...

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 2d

Hi! I'm a huge music fan and also have OCD. I understand how intimidating a concert can be when one has OCD and is young. I've personally been to some very relaxed and chill concerts as well as some really rough and physical shows but one usually knows one from the other based on the artist. In both cases I'm still here without any issues from those shows 🙂 In the end, maybe you will and maybe you won't. There is no certainty if we want to live our lives. I've spent a good amount of mine avoiding things until I was in my 30s and that's no way to live. If you feel overwhelmed, remember to breathe and be kind to yourself. Recognize it's OCD. You're working on OCD and it can be pretty uncomfortable but the results are very rewarding.

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Date posted: 2d

@that guy over there My therapist keeps telling me to say maybe will maybe won't 😭

that guy ove...

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 2d

@🎀🧸🩷🤍 They're correct. It's very uncomfortable but correct. It gets less and less uncomfortable the more we exercise the maybe, maybe not muscles.

marcellololo

Date posted: Yesterday

I saw a constant theme in your post and that was you hyping everything up and saying you're going to have a panic attack. STOP! You almost gave me a panic attack. Damn!! Lmao 😀😀😂😂 Why don't you try something original like thinking positive for once?? Start looking at things more positive and stop trying to predict the future my friend and stop being so hard on yourself. If I offended you, just know it's tough LOVE. Also, if I offended you, I'm not sorry, because I say all of this with love.

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Date posted: Yesterday

@marcellololo It’s okay😂 I would say my brain gets really hyper during stress and worry. But I didn’t end up having a panic attack:)

marcellololo

Date posted: Yesterday

@🎀🧸🩷🤍 Niiiice *high five*

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