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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0PENeye 09/18/2017

Hello everyone. I just joined. I am having a very hard time making conversation with people. I am so focused on myself and whether I said the right or wrong thing. It's affecting me on my job. I need to go over things with my co-workers, but without realizing it, I cut myself off and don't say exactly what I mean. I feel like a kid again and I'm 26 years old. I'm just having a hard time...talking, that's all.

cassichase 09/30/2017

I can relate. I still do it, but not as bad as I used to. My therapist helped me realize that what I have to say is as important as anyone else. It could be possible that what I say might help someone. I needed confidence. My confidence and wisdom comes from God. When I doubt myself I remember James 1:5 "Anyone who lacks wisdom let him ask of God who gives it generously." Often times, before I open my mouth, I would pray for God to give me wisdom and most of the time what comes out of my mouth is interestingly wise. You might want to give it a try and find your confidence.

0PENeye 09/30/2017

Thank you. Very helpful words. I am actually working on building up my confidence. Any tips?

LillyPotter 10/03/2017

hi, openeye : )
i really liked cassi's advice and i might use it. what else. i don't think i have any advice but i am watching to see what other advice you get as i can use it too xx

LillyPotter 10/03/2017

practising on here is a good idea. let's see, what can we talk about?

what sort of job do you have, openeye?

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