Hypervigilance has a real impact on quality of life. Going out in public can be a harrowing experience for people experiencing hypervigilance. Because they are always looking for a threat, mundane activities like going out to dinner or shopping in the grocery store are very stressful and exhausting. Some people may forget why they have gone to the store because they are busy finding the nearest exits or wondering which customers are threats.

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