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A technique I first use to start going out again was to avoid making eye contact with anybody when outside. 'Out of sight, out of mind' This prevented feeling socially rejected, which was manipulating me to remain in the house.

Also, knowing where things are in relation the house helps, as you may fear getting lost, so being able to walk to places and back to home is also a good start being able to ...

I have had periods of time where leaving the house has been terrifying. I am especially scared of unfamiliar places. I feel safe when I am in control and can choose to go home when I want. Over the years, my comfort has increased again. I am actually very proud of myself because life is normal. Getting a car is what really changed my life because I can easily get home rather than need to ...

Hi There!!!
I have dealt with agoraphobia since i was in 7th grade. As you could imagine, that made school very rough for me. It has lessened and intensified over the years.

Im currently 25, married, & stuck at home due to my agoraphobia.I hate it because my husband the only one bringing in income & its hard to get all the bills paid. I want to help, but my agoraphobia prevents me from being ...

I'm sure some of you can relate.
But I'm a coward of the highest order.
I rarely stand up for myself because confrontation is sure to induce shaking,tears,and if dangerous enough urine.
I don't know why people and life in general scare me but I recoil out of fear at almost anything difficult.

The worst part is that a big strong guy. People expect me to this tough guy but I can't be. Fear pervades ...

My son is 15 years old. He has always been anxious and the last 2 years has also battled depression. He has always been a loner and kept to himself. This past December he began getting debilitating migraines with dizziness (vestibular migraines). The florescent lights in the school and all of the loud commotion just made them worse so while trying to get him better he has been doing his work at home and turning ...

Hi everyone,
My name is lukas im 19 years old and i have severe anxiety and depression, have done for many years now and ive always struggled with it and battle it everyday. For Example: I worry about going to shops or i worry about be outside where i can be seen or where i can be judged.
Despite my age i have never had a job and this due to my anxiety in past ...

Within your walls?

Finding it very hard lately, I have my usual routines, but lately can barely muster the energy to bother moving off the sofa :roll:

14 April 2016


dear Friends,

I just introduced myself in the Welcome section. Nice to meet you!

I thought before to write you about my experience and after some days I decided to share it with you all.

I suffer of sever Agoraphobia + Bipolar Disorder since 2008. Since 2012 I cannot exit home independently. I tried 10+ therapies with 0% results (drugs, psycho, holistic, everything..).

The disease was always getting worse, so, I decided, ...

I was on my way to catch the bus. I saw a guy outside my apartment building who looked like he was urinating on the building. I said: "Are you pissing on the wall"? I didn't wait for him to turn around and answer. I had to get to the bus stop.

After I got to the bus stop, the guy comes to the bus stop too. He said: "Yeah, I was pissing on the ...

Hey guys! I've been suffering from anxiety and depression for about 6 years now. I know thats quite long and I know I should've gotten help a long time ago. Things got awfully bad over the last two years. I thought things were looking up, I graduated, I was actually quite happy. Thats when the panic attacks came back. I went to a new school (you graduate twice here) and had one hell of a ...