Shopping used to be very traumatic for me as well. I usually shop online as a result.

When I do shop in stores, I shop at places that I had established a rapport with a salesperson there. For example, I shop at Casual Corner and Chicos a bunch. Not only does it help to know the people in making you feel more comfortable but, the saleslady that I use at CC has cheered me along my weight loss when buying clothes. Not too long ago she said, remember when you could fit into things in August Max too. That was a great feeling.

Cheer up! It gets much better! However, your pocketbook may suffer as a result!

Dana