The cycle of agoraphobia

[desertplaces]

Hello everyone. I have been having issues with panic and anxiety since I was 18. It was usually cyclic for me and some times I would go for months or years without any issues. I am now in my mid thirties and have become severely agoraphobic. It is to the point now where I do not leave my house other than to walk to the mailbox.

I am interested in anyone's experiences with agoraphobia. How do you get treatment when you cannot leave the house? How do you support yourself when you cannot leave the house? Any experiences with even getting temporary disability or support to afford online treatment, etc.

Thank you

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It depends on where you live, i use to have home sessions and a few over the phone now im able to actually meet with my therapist in other place

. He specializes in patients with agoraphobia, im not sure if you could apply for disability you should try looking online

[Sunnidayz1]

I am so sorry you are feeling like this. I know what you are going through. The fear is real and it hurts. I had many phobias and sought out help. If you cant leave your house please seek professional help. Please. If you need someone to talk to please contact me.

[apayett24]

I haven’t left my house in 5 years because of my agoraphobic I don’t know how to get help because I’m so scared when I did go to the doctor to get diagnosed my heart rate was 193 since then I don’t ever leave that was 3 years ago some times I can’t leave my room