Is there a certain time of day you feel good? Schedule your appointment for that time. Also, there would be NO harm in asking the dr for what you need. The worst they could say is no.
As for your relatives helping you, remember they help you because they care about you and want the best for you. Just communicate to them how you feel.
Another way to help would be to slowly start exposing yourself to the outdoors.
What helped me was getting my drivers licence because my car was my safe place. I know it's different for everyone though. I know everything will turn out ok for you.

Hi. have you checked to see if there is any local taxi service for the disabled where you live? Here we have a 2-3 dollar ride taxi service.

Be gentle with yourself. I know how hard it is, I only make some of my appointments right now.

If you can, take a buddy or family member. I know my wife is my "Safe" person and that really helps me.

I understand. I have been able to make it to a number of appts. lately. There was a year when my husband had to call me to remind me that I had an appointment, then call me to remind me to get ready to go, then call me again to remind me that it was time to go...my psychiatrist told us it was a result of my anxiety: I was so anxious about going anywhere, I "forgot" or "got distracted".

I know about how other's kindness wears thin. I met a woman at a church I went to a few times. We became friends. She was glad to take me to appointments. Then she got a job, and her retired husband was glad to take me to appointments. Then he got busy, and let me know even though he still never refused to take me to appointments, and now I hate asking him to take me.

I'm trying to get to my lawyer's office today. Yesterday was the first time in a long time that I had trouble getting out of the house on time. I'm scared.

I just got off the phone with my husband. I'm going to stay home today, manage my anxiety, and go out tomorrow. My husband will take me.

In the meantime, I'm waiting for an email that I'm supposed to get today regarding transportation services for people with disabilities. I contacted my local Independent Living Center and am working with a Peer Advocate who is helping me to deal with obstacles like transportation.

I recommend that you find out if a similar service exists where you are.

my hubby is my safe person, but we do have a taxi service in town just ask your Dr and he will give you a tag to give to the taxi co and they wont charge full price, my friend does this and made friends wih one taxi driver that keeps a schedule of her appt. so she is there when they need her

Thankyou all for your suggestions which amazed me and gave me some food for thought.

Its a tough problem to find answers to,but taking one day at a time helps when I can,but other days I panic and imagine the worst.
I long for the day when I can just breeze outside to the shops,as I feel Im doing a prison sentence of my own making.

Spring is around the corner,so im fuelled up with the hope that my mood will improve to allow me to try again.
I know also there are people with far worse things than I have so at times feel ashamed and foolish at even raising such an issue.

thanks again for all your help x

dont ever feel bad for something wrong with you! It isnt your fault.