I think its the beginning of Agoraphobia...help

Webpuppie wrote:In 2004 I suffered a bout of encephalitis that completely destroyed my ability to create and more importantly retain new memories. Over the years I have become more and more self sufficient and my friends that helped me in the beginning have all faded back to their lives. For the last year I have been socially isolated in my little apartment.

At first I didn't go out because I was afraid I would become confused because I didn't know where I was going and maybe go to the wong place, or worse have a panic attack and get myself in trouble. I started staying home, I would venture out once a month for food but that was it, In the last couple week I have been ordering them to be delivered so i don;t have to go out.

At the writing of this I have been inside for about a month an a half My problem is my fear is rational. Maybe the perils are over thought but all very real things that could happen,

Any way to head this off?

Webpuppie wrote:Still inside here, honestly I think people think, I am a jerk and just choose not to come see them. Its hard to explain to people especially when you look normal, happy and healthy when they see you in your home. With my brain injury so much could happen if I went anyplace that I don't think its worth the risk, I step out and the thoughts of all that could go wrong build and build that I turn and go back before I get very far. I have learned that if you are disabled, on medicare and need mental health help your are pretty much shit out of luck, so here I am. Thank god there are so many services these days that make it possible.

Honestly, I'm leaning towards the "Just stay inside" advise.