I keep postponing plans with friends because what if I have chest pain or feel dizzy and ruin everyone's good time. It's easier to stay home than risk being the sick person who ruins everything.
More people experience this than they realize.
Fear of physical symptoms in public can gradually shrink one's world down to the illusion of safety found in isolation.
“Where Are You with Heart and cardiovascular health?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.