Hey im new on here

Klyre-x · Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 11:13 pm Post subject: Hey im new on here

Hey im new on here just thought i'd post something. well im 17 nearly 18 and iv had problems going out for 2 years now. Im house bound now and have been since december last year. My mum thinks i have agoraphobia. i do to, but i cant go to the doctors of have strangers in the house.
i dont want to sound stupid or anything.
but does it sound like i have this problem? any help would be good Smile

talk to me im new to this. And i dont bite lol

x

strawberrybrunette · Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 11:24 pm Post subject:

Hi there!

I don't know about the specifics of your anxiety, but it sounds like you might have social phobia. If it's not just a fear of leaving the house - but you get anxious having guests in the house, suggests the fear is centred around people. I don't know, though. Really, it would be best for you to see a doctor, get a diagnosis - but, even that in itself can seem terrifying. I understand.

Trying not to get depressed is probably the most important thing. Do things you enjoy (as best you can), and try not to worry about the judgements of other people - because their opinions are, afterall, not important.

Anyway, welcome here!

Klyre-x · Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 11:33 pm Post subject:

hay thanks Smile

well when i was able to go out abit i couldnt stay out long.
like if i went to asda i had a panic attack so then i had to stay in the car.
but when i get home im fine. Its kinda were i feel okay.
my mum wants me to go to the doctors but i cant leave the house. i want help but theres a massive part of me that just doesnt want to leave. i dont even know what im so scare of Confused

but i miss all my friends and being able to have fun Sad

boredguy · Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 12:09 am Post subject:

My mother has agorophobia and what you are describing sounds very similar to her "symptoms". I agree with strawberry though, you should go see a doctor. It might not be easy but it is a very important step to take in getting better.

Avoidance · Newbie User Joined: Jul 25, 2008 Posts: 41

Yeah you should see some one. You don't wan't to get worse.

chellychelly · Newbie User Joined: Sep 23, 2008 Posts: 4

i have thought about this for qquite some time. periodically i will have days and weeks where i just cannot leave no matter what. ive missed months of school cause i just cannot bring myself to leave the house i was just to scared to go to school. and at the same time i would have absolutely no idea why

katieluckern · Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 6:41 am Post subject:

Hi. I'm Katie.
I have agoraphobia too. I've only been house bound for about 4 months though. I used to have panic attacks alot, until I realized it can't kill me, so my anxiousness for the next one stop happening. I'm only 15, and I used to be very popular and I used to be in a band. Lead vocals and lead guitar. But, one day I woke up, went to school and fainted. I was so nervous for no reason. Then day after day at school I didn't want to cause another scene, I started to skip. Eventually I had to quit school and start homeschooling.
This last summer was boring. I was able to manage going to the doctor a few times, but my family is kinda poor so we can only afford what our insurance pays and my doctor never believed me. Probably because I have lip piercings and bright red hair.
I almost never leave my house. I miss my friends, and my band terribly. I leave to short distances every once and a while, but not often. I'm trying to learn how to cope. It's tough.