Panics attacks from someone elses embarrassment?!

Panics attacks from someone elses embarrassment?

Yesterday I asked if anyone else ever had a panic attack while watching Karoke. The more I think about it I have similar reactions when watching people perform or act poorly on TV. I love the Larry David Show but half the time I Im pacing in and out of the room.I The first time I had a panic attack it was watching my girlfriend at the time in a play. (She did great!) Needless to say I have anxiety and some other issues. I was just curious if anyone else get a ton of anxiety when others might embarrass themselves. Its strange because I have no problem speaking in front of others and played individual sports for years with no problems.
Its not affecting my life in a negative way.I think its a funny quirk and wonder if other people have it. Feel free to have a laugh at my expense if you'd like.

4 weeks ago
Sorry I made it sound that way. I don't think panic attacks are funny at all. I don't want to make light of them because they really are awful. I just think its really silly that I could be so afraid of Karoke and American Idol.

I don't necessarily have panic attacks because of other people's embarrassment but I know exactly what you mean.

I get really embarrassed for other people. I think it has to do with being very empathetic towards other people.

I have had to change the channel on the TV at times when I see someone doing something embarrassing. My husband has noticed my reaction and thinks it's pretty funny. I honestly get red in the face and have all the same feelings I would if it was me doing the embarrassing thing.