miss_amy
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I don't know if I'm in the right place. I don't know if I come under the heading of agoraphobia. i would say my phobia is more of people than outside. I have to go outside, no choice having to function for my kids to get them to school. But the whole thing is an ordeal. I feel like everyone stares at me, forms an opinion of me. I think I must look weird because I'm so tense and i fear I give off the impression I'm rude, making people hate me more.
I keep the curtains shut all day, feel a massive spark go through me if anyone knocks on the door or the phone rings. Feel dread when it's getting towards school run time.
I have a constant 'dentist waiting room' feeling.
I find my symptoms get worse when I'm stressed about something, say money tight or an incident that upsets me. I have good patches and bad patches, but I never feel 100% comfortable.
I had intensive councilling last year which helped but it still comes back when I'm having a bad time in other areas of my life.
It would be great if someone would understand what i'm going through.
I keep the curtains shut all day, feel a massive spark go through me if anyone knocks on the door or the phone rings. Feel dread when it's getting towards school run time.
I have a constant 'dentist waiting room' feeling.
I find my symptoms get worse when I'm stressed about something, say money tight or an incident that upsets me. I have good patches and bad patches, but I never feel 100% comfortable.
I had intensive councilling last year which helped but it still comes back when I'm having a bad time in other areas of my life.
It would be great if someone would understand what i'm going through.