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 have been feeling awful lately. My anxiety/agoraphobia is at an all time high. I have suffered with anxiety since I was about 12 and I am now 19. And I honestly feel like I'm at an all time low and feeling extremely desperate for help:( my anxiety is triggered when I am alone. I can't drive alone I can't be home alone, I cannot do anything alone. As soon as I call someone I know or even text I feel relieved, which obviously puts a lot of stress on my friends family and boyfriend because I depend on them so much. I've been trying to drive places to help myself (around the neighborhood, 2 miles down the street) I just get extremely frustrated , I am a 19 year old girl and I am supposed to be doing everything right now and living my life and I can't even go to get gas 5 minutes down the street alone :( sorry for ranting I just need to get it out:/
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I need some plot development ideas for a book I'm writing. Here's the lead in:------@1630 she texted me, asking for gas money. "Are u at work? I have to work in a couple hours I don't have any gas barely I was wondering if u had 20$ by chance haven't been able to get any massages in I'm sorry to ask was just seeing"She agreed to meet me at the townhouse @1730. I asked her to call me before...
Don't feel bad about depending on your friends to help you through this. That's one good reason we have friends. Remember to help them with their burdens and it will all work out for the best. Are you working now, or in training for a job? Keeping your mind occupied with other things is the easiest way to get past these anxiety-ridden days.
Do you enjoy any games,activities or hobbies? These can often provide welcome distractions. Do you like animals, or have any pets? These can provide easy, undemanding companionship. I like going to the park and feeding the pigeons, or watching others do it.
Welcome to the group. I hope you have a better day tomorrow, and a happier, less-stressed life ahead. Cheers!