I never go out anywhere besides....

...going to work and going back home. And between there I usually only stop to get gas for my truck, and even then I always pay at the pump with a card so I dont have to go inside. I only go to the store to get food and maybe other items only if I absolutely have to. I live by myself and dont really see too many people besides my immediate family and the guys I work with. And where I work is pretty much like a 2nd home to me cause ive been there for awhile and I am pretty relaxed and feel alright there. but I almost never get out to do anything else to see and experience the real world. I have money and a way to get out and do things but nothing is holding me back except myself and I dont know why? I have had some issues with depression off an on for several years now, and it has come back kinda bad here the last few weeks. but could this agoraphobia have anything to do with how I am and live my life?

Start with a gym and running, exercise has been proven to help depression. Then maybe the park or out for a drink or something. Volunteer at a pet rescue or a community garden. Go by yourself and dont expect any social interaction. As time passes and you get more comfortable you could try reaching out and talking to people. The key is to develop your level of comfort, slowly.

What kind of work do you do? Hopefully something where you work alone for your sake.

Could you not socialise with the guys you work with, outside of work?

hey,
What kind of work do you do? i think outside of work is better for you?

Same story here. Go to work, come home, get gas once in a few weeks. Repeat. Ohyeah I visit my dad too every 2 weeks. Besides that .. :sad:

Find a spacious park , work your way up to attending uncommon festivals.

Start with a gym and running, exercise has been proven to help depression.

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that's is so very true i use to be depressed but then found my way out of it by lifting weights. you should consider trying it out don't be afraid!

I only go to the gas station for food some days because I'm scared to cross a street to go to a more crowded store to get real food. It's very annoying. I find that I can make it there if I tell myself I am able to leave if I want to. So many times I've been waiting in line at the store and I just set stuff down and bail because I feel anxiety coming on. It's embarrassing and it makes my life difficult but I do have the Internet where I order food from sometimes just to avoid everyone.

Really have to get off of my diet of sodas and terrible burritos from that gas station. May be a skinny tall guy, but it is starting to make me weak eating that crap. Maybe the exercise thing will help me out, I can do some workouts at home and maybe that will get me hungry enough to make it my mission to go to the real grocery store.