Why do I always panic and feel trapped when I get on the bus or local trains even for a short commute?

Answer - Aarav, what you are going through is probably a panic response not just thinking too much. When you are in public, your brain gets it wrong. You think crowded or enclosed spaces are not safe and you might just feel claustrophobic. This sets off an insecure feeling within which makes your chest feel tight, breathe fast and makes you shake and wanting to get out of there. Not looking at people and wanting to leave are things that people with panic responses do. The fear of travel starts before you even get on the bus or train because your brain is already thinking about things that might happen. Even short distances feel overwhelming to you because panicking is only about loss of control. Your friends fail to understand it as well, but the physical symptoms are real. This pattern fits panic disorder or situational anxiety. Astrology may reflect sensitivity, but it doesn’t cause panic. The fear is learned and with support, it can be reduced and managed.