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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mollywright
mollywright
Hi I'm molly im 14 years old and thought joining a group like this was the only way to actually talk about what I'm feeling because it feels safe and secure without having to personally talk to a stranger about how I feel I don't know what I have it's not as extreme as half the other peoples in this group but it's stopping me from living my life to the fullest. I'm scared to leave the house on my own and walk around my neighbourhood which I grew up in sometimes I feel so uncomfortable and anxious that I find it hard to breathe and try to avoid this as much as possible by staying in all day while I could be out and making more friends which is a chore in itself as I am petrified to start a conversation with a stranger even be in one if they start it I feel highly uncomfortable sweaty my heart starts beating faster and I start shaking and as I said I don't know what this means I'm only a teenager they don't teach you this at school I need someone to show me some direction that personally goes through it themselves.
laurie32
laurie32
I am scared to go outside too. I do know how you feel. When i go outside i feel nevous and scared. I sm not sure why i am scared to goutside. Sometime people make fun of me because of that i am scared to go outside. They just do not unstanding how i feel. I think i was a reenage when i srart to be scared to ho outside. I do not like be atound alit of people.
Razor91
Razor91
Welcome to the group :) I live in a very small village, nothing bad has ever happened to me in this village and I am terrified to leave the house, my anxiety goes through the roof, I'm just a mess and even the thought of talking to a stranger is horrendous!
idiosyncraticrose
idiosyncraticrose
Never think your worries are any more important than your own. You are absolutely just as important as the next person. Okay? :)

I experience the exact same things as you so I know the struggle you must live through day to day. I was in my late teens when I developed anxiety and depression. It was tough to go through at that age. You're in the right place being here on DA you'll find many people who will be able to offer you help and guidance through their own experience as well.
idiosyncraticrose
idiosyncraticrose
Damn there isn't any edit post button... I meant to word it that you should never think your worries are less important than anyone elses. You are absolutely just as important as the next person.

I'm using my phone so replying is tricky haha :P
Restful
Restful
Your fears are more common than you may think. I feel like this often and it's hard to deal with. This is a good place to talk and get feedback from others who suffer with similar issues. We are glad you're here! :)
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