New Agoraphobic

Jordy2290

Member
I'm new to this site and posting in threads. I came here because I saw forums with other individuals who seem to be in the same boat that I am! I was diagnosed with depression and agoraphobia five years ago. Honestly though I can see my learned avoidance issues stemming as far back as when I was eight years old! I'm a homebound agoraphobic and that makes life and seeking treatment extremely difficult for me! Regardless, I'm on here to find a support system of people who feel just as crazy and hopeless as I do at times! To know that there are people out there who are dealing with the same issues as me seems like a light at the end of one of the many tunnels that I must travel down! It's a step in the direction of not feeling so alone anymore or like a freak!
 
I know how you feel. I've spent most of my summer indoors and I almost want to cry because I'm just wasting my life away. I want a way out and it's so hard when you can't move forward because of fear.
 

Jordy2290

Member
Yes, I feel the same way. My sister is having her wedding this week and I was supposed to be a bridesmaid but I couldn't do it or go. It doesn't help that the wedding is nine hours away but still. It's safe to say that she's not happy at all with me but I can't make her understand. It is such a huge day for her and yet I can't be a part of it!
 

Teemasterj

Member
I suffered with this all my life until I brought it up with my Family Doctor when I was 52 years old. Finally I feel like a new man. I was prescribed medication that has all but eliminated all of those fears. I can actually speak and feel comfortable around anybody. I pray you can find something to help you. I think you can. Be open minded to try different types of therapy. Each day something will happen that I have never been able to do before my medical therapy, and I find myself being proud of these little accomplishments. I am very blessed to have been able to overcome.
 
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