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Please help me if this is normal or not

Faisal__Kamal
Faisal__Kamal

Since I have this kind of social anxiety, I was afraid to go out even nearly I don't wanna go out at all. Feels like, after I got out and do something, feels like I just wanna stay at home (bedroom), because that's the only safe place. In the mean time, while I was outside, I just wanna keep running, like I was chasing by a ghost even its not there. the worst part is, I'm the person who easily hallucinating with someone that I'm afraid of... Please help....


I hate everytime my parents shouting at me says that I'm not normal and over reacting! :(

sharaninmd
sharaninmd
Are you seeing a professional doctor such as a psychiatrist and a therapist? I think it is important for you to talk to a psychiatrist and tell them all of your symptoms and concerns if you have no done so already. You would understand what is happening to you once a doctor has talked with you and make a diagnosis. You are an adult now so don't allow your parents to dictate what you should or should not do. You have to take care of yourself and get the help you need.
Faisal__Kamal
Faisal__Kamal
I would if I had enough money, if not, the only way is my insurance. And again, my parents are incharge for my insurance, so that could be a more problem. Sorry, just I hate feel being this way :( like my anxiety it makes me anxious and afraid to do something, sometimes I have to think it twice and sometimes need more time :( @sharaninmd
Community LeaderThePepperMan
ThePepperMan
Where do you live? Different countries have different laws about insurance. I know that in America you can be 21, covered by your parent's insurance, but they can't control it and they can't even know what goes on at your appointments unless YOU allow them access to that information.

That being said, normal is a very strange word. Being afraid of being outside is not typical behavior, but it is not as rare as your parents may think. But like Sharaninmd said, getting good therapy is very important to overcome and manage this issue.