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I don't want to leave my room

bean.flower
bean.flower

Hello, I'm new to this whole support group thing but I couldn't think of anything else. I am supposed to go on a trip with my dad and his family this weekend but I couldn't sleep last night. Thinking about how far I would be from my house. I have to look up where ever I go to see how far it is, what it's around, and how long it will take to get home, and my options for getting home since I don't drive. This place is over two hours away, I'd be gone all weekend and around people I don't know that well. It's also by a lake which I don't do well around, not very fond of open water. My sister, my mom, and my boyfriend all say I should go because I don't leave my house often, I try to stay inside as much as I can. I'm not good around people I don't know, honestly I'm not very good around people I do know. When it comes to talking to another person I shake and I studder and I don't make eye contact, I want to go this weekend, I want to have fun but I can't. Couldn't sleep last night, spent an hour crying at the thought of having to be around a bunch of people in a place I've never been. Everyone says itll be good for me, but I think itll do more harm then good. I want to go, but I can't bring myself to it. I don't think I'm ready to go out with people I haven't know for long to a place I've never been. People always assume I'm dramatic but spending two days at my boyfriends house puts me in my room for three days, how long is four days around people I dont know going to keep me in my room for? 

Tired
Tired
You need help. You can feel a lot better if you get therapy and maybe you need
medication temporarily. I was extremely shy, no social skills, didn't talk to people.
But a wonderful therapist helped me. It's hard work, and scary but so worth it
not to be miserable all your life.
survivor69
survivor69
I HAVE SEIZURES AND BECAUSE OF THAT MY HUBBY DOES ALL THE SHOPING 4 ME. I HAVE DECIDED NOT 2 DRIVE EITHER. I M CONCERNED ABOUT WHAT WILL HAPPEN 2 ME IF MY HUBBY DIES FIRST. WE HAVE NO CHILDREN.......;-[
GBU U
survivor69
survivor69
BOTH OF MY PARENTS R DEAD AND WE HAVE NO RELATIVES IN THE AREA. MOVING NOT AN OPTION EITHER.......................;-[
Stuey
Stuey
Hey bean flower, I'm sorry that you're going through this. It is definitely not easy and no one will know EXACTLY how you are feeling or what you're going through. I can tell you from personal experiences, when Ive felt the way you are feeling that when I've stayed home and secluded myself from friends and family it only made things worse for me. Getting there is half the battle and once you do, and once you take the leap to talk to people you dont know.... i think you'll have a great time and be happy that you made the decision to go. But, its completely up to you. If you do go, I hope you have a great trip :D
summerbabe88
summerbabe88
I would take a leap of faith and go! Bring some books or games to occupy your time. I know like hell I would be in the same position as you...when I go out somewhere I am an anxious mess! Have a plan in motion if you start you feel bad...can you get a ride home? Can you take something to help ease the anxiety? Will you have access to the internet? ...I support you one thousand percent! Let me know what you decide to do.
ShadowyLady25
ShadowyLady25
You are affecting from agoraphobia. It's very common for people who have panic attacks. I am currently in a state of panic attacks and agoraphobia but I have to go to work. No choice. I have to pay rent and bills. I went to my doctor and got Ativan and he increased my Cymbalta a bit. I am going through a divorce and just moved so I think that's what triggered mine. I have found it helpful to have someone "safe" go with me, usually a family member. They have even driven me to work the last week because I have been having panic attacks. I suggest baby steps. And see your doctor about medicine to take the edge off when you go.
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