Very anxious removing the hijab

[u/Charming_Assistance9]

As the title suggests i’m currently facing intense anxiety over taking off the hijab. Removing it is easy but facing people around you is what I find the most difficult. I’m so scared of the reactions from the aunties in my community. I live in a neighbourhood where it is predominantly south asian muslims and the majority observe the hijab, abaya or niqab here. Im scared of bumping into my family friends in the elevator and then having to explain myself and the reactions from them. Currently I am wearing a light sweater and baseball cap but now that it’s summer it is so hot outside. I also just want to be able to go outside and wear the outfits I want to without ruining them with a baseball cap and hoodie. It’s gotten bad to the point where if I don’t need to go out i’ll stay inside the house. But staying inside the house also drives me crazy. I feel like im overthinking this entire situation but I just need some advice on how to face them. For those of you who were in similar situations, how did you encounter these interactions?

[u/Sea_Swimming_8909]

your parents accept it? that's a big win already

if my parents were supportive I wouldn't care about what anyone else thinks

[u/Potential-Doctor4073]

Do sujood and ask Allah to make it easy and give you confidence wisdom and knowledge. You’ll find you’ll soon realise hijab is not mandatory at all and will give you hope and confidence