Agoraphobia & Social Anxiety Support Group

Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder, often precipitated by the fear of having a panic attack in a setting from which there is no easy means of escape. As a result, sufferers of agoraphobia may avoid public and/or unfamiliar places. In severe cases, the sufferer may become confined to their home, experiencing difficulty traveling from this "safe place."

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mjones0608
mjones0608
I feel so worthless and alone. All I can think about is how worthless I am. I think about how pointless I feel my life is. At least I have my parents. But they just don't get how I feel. Half the time they just compare themselves to me. They don't truly listen. They just don't get it. I have so much anxiety too. What I really need is a good friend. But I am so terrified to talk to people.
marie231
marie231
Anxiety and agoraphobia are so difficult to understand unless you are also suffering from this disorder.
You are not worthless. I have lived through the loneliness you are experiencing. Try to find help. Call your local mental health center.
I still have problems going out alone, but I am much better than I was.
There are resources that can help you, too.
mjones0608
mjones0608
I have anxiety issues that's for sure. I currently go to my local mental health center. They are what keeps me going each day, besides my parents of course. They also keep me going.
violetmist
violetmist
You definetely are not worthless and alone but I do feel this way alot even though I have a husband. Do you have depression? Alot of things can make you see things not so clearly. No one should compare themselves to others. Everyone is different and equal. Lots of people don't get me either. I think it would help you to see a therapist. I am scared to open up to some people for fear of judgement. But not all judge others and just want to be of help and support and a friend. You can talk to me anytime. I have the same illnesses that you have. XX
mjones0608
mjones0608
violetmist> Yes I have depression. I have major depression. I am already seeing a counselor. She's pretty good. She actually remembers things that I tell her.
violetmist
violetmist
Then she does sound like a good therapist. Good Luck. X
deleted_user
deleted_user
You are not worthless. Sounds like you could be depressed, and this is your depression talking, not you. It can be depressing having social anxiety and agoraphobia..however, we can help ourselves to get better. Mental health clinics are available...There are also therapists who can come to your home to see you, if you cannot leave your home to see them. There are also therapists who do phone sessions. I also got myself to a health clinic, and got on meds. My quality of life is so much better now ! I will always have these disorders, but, I can do a lot of things now, that I could not do before. I have more good days than bad days... And when the bad days come, I am not so hard on myself. These disorders are not our fault...You are not alone. If I can make my life better, so can you. You are stronger than you think you are...