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."
I am terrified to go out in public, specially alone. I just can't, and when I have to go somewhere I hide behind my sunglasses and my ipod saves the day with music to keep me distracted.
I am always at home. I have 3 brothers and I often ask them go to with me somewhere, but they most of the time just want to hang out with their friends and don't care for me. The few things they do take me somewhere I feel ignored, cause their friends don't talk to me, and I am just sitting there by myself like an idiot.
I have tried going out alone. And I mean going to a mall, seeing stores, etc.. but I am always so afraid any stranger talks to me or something. I am always paranoid that people are talking and looking at me.
I am 25 .. it is frustrating to spend my days alone. I am not able to make friends. The few people I knew don't really talk to me. The online friends I had are always offline to me now.. I just don't know how I can occupy my time..
Lately all I do is get in online chats, but most are filled with 50 year old perverts or idiots looking to pick up girls.. it makes me sick..
I wish I could have friends of my own but it's hard being paranoid like this all the time. I am always afraid to meet someone because I think they won't like me, that they will think I'm ugly and that no one will want to hang out with me..
I am always at home. I have 3 brothers and I often ask them go to with me somewhere, but they most of the time just want to hang out with their friends and don't care for me. The few things they do take me somewhere I feel ignored, cause their friends don't talk to me, and I am just sitting there by myself like an idiot.
I have tried going out alone. And I mean going to a mall, seeing stores, etc.. but I am always so afraid any stranger talks to me or something. I am always paranoid that people are talking and looking at me.
I am 25 .. it is frustrating to spend my days alone. I am not able to make friends. The few people I knew don't really talk to me. The online friends I had are always offline to me now.. I just don't know how I can occupy my time..
Lately all I do is get in online chats, but most are filled with 50 year old perverts or idiots looking to pick up girls.. it makes me sick..
I wish I could have friends of my own but it's hard being paranoid like this all the time. I am always afraid to meet someone because I think they won't like me, that they will think I'm ugly and that no one will want to hang out with me..
I can assure you just from reading your post you are a likable person.
I struggle with the same types of things and am mostly housebound at this point. I know how lonely it can be. I have been trying to take baby steps lately. I do what I can on the days I can. Even driving around the block can be a baby step. I wish I had some answers for you, as I am looking for them too. I just wanted you to know you are not alone. Also try to do things you enjoy when you just can't get out it can be reading a book, or whatever would calm you and help you to feel better. Take baby steps and be proud of yourself when you accomplish one. I wish I had more helpful advice I am sure someone elsle will.
I don't have very many friends, and other than my sister (who is my best friend and right now we live in the same house) I see one friend a few times a month (when he visits). Being lonely sucks!! I want to get out there and live my life, but instead I am in my house dealing with mental illness. Sorry, not meaning to turn this into a thing about me, I just wanted to tell you that I can really relate. I always worry about what people think of me, and I have really crappy self esteem. I find it really hard to make new friends too. Here is hoping that we can get better!!!! *Super hugs!*