Not been on herebefore,but does agrophobia come witth anxiety?

[stellacat]

[london-man]

Hi Stella, for many it does, you're not alone x

[stellacat in reply to london-man]

Have done all the mind over matter stuff,but how can it suddenly be so difficult to go in a sho or something after so many years of doing it?

[london-man]

Small steps Stella, take small steps....the mind is a trickster, a good way to tackle the problem is to go into many different shops, go anywhere untill the mind just accepts there's no danger and it is normal to do so x

[Hidden]

Hi Stella & Welcome

And yes it does

I have had anxiety for years , I didnt start with this fear ,but 10 years ago I was out & I took ill & of course already having anxiety & then that dreadful experience , well slowly but surely I started making excuses & finding ways of not going out till now its such a trauma & the fear & anxiety when I do have to leave the house it beyond believe

I feel I am having a panic attack before I am even out the door

I didnt even realize this was happening to me till it was to late , I wished someone had gently coaxed me out before I got to this stage , but I dont even think I knew myself what was happening

I am having to work on this to & I do think you have to take it very slow

I dont no just how bad you are , i am ok in my garden etc , some even struggle with doing that

I would suggest myself , maybe the bottom of the street & back , bulding it up slowly , but make sure you feel comfortable with each goal you set , but keep setting them for yourself

Have you been to see your GP , if not even though I no that means going out , it would be a good idea , there is support to help if you ask

I hope it helps to no you are not on your own & keep talking , people will encourage you with every small step you take , as we no how difficult this is

Love

whywhy

xxx

[Hidden]

My older sister has severe anxiety and agrophobia. The anxiety definitely came first. I think the agrophobia is a symptom of her anxiety. But sometimes with it come other phobias ie the opposite of agrophobia, claustephobia and zenophobia etc.

Bev x

[Jeffju]

Most definately. Anxiety made me agoraphobic. Fortunately , I am getting a little better but still find going into town or supermarket stressful. never was like this before the anxiety kicked.

[Hidden]

I'm the same to, I have had anxiety for many years with little bits of agoraphobia that I managed to get through( I just thought it was my anxiety). Until April this year where I just suddenly didn't want to go out. I didn't want to see anyone and the only place I felt safe was at home. On and off now I can go out but it has to be on my terms.

Xx

[silver_snow]

my experience of agoraphobia is just to try and do things anyway no matter what and dont let your brain win. in a weird way i even dont feel completely ok at home sometimes as i know its not an option to hide away because im not willing to give up all the things i want to do with my life...

x