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mariannemarlow

mariannemarlow

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Hello all, I just found this website today and have been reading a lot of the posts.

I was searching for a forum for agoraphobia, I have created one myself as I couldn't find one and then I just found this one - duh!

Am I allowed to tout my new website? - there is no selling (yahoo put banners on cos it's a free site but I am not affiliated with them)

anyway it's http://www.agoraphobia.co.nr

I have been a sufferer for as many years as I can remember, even when I was about 8 I can remember other kids asking if I could "play out" and I wouldn't go outside. I had always put it down to just not liking other kids (bullied me at school and all that) but now I wonder if it did actually start that young.

Then when I moved out of my family home at the age of 19 I had terrible trouble being at home alone and walking to and from home to the station on the way from work.

My family don't actually know I am agoraphobic, no one does apart from my husband and his sister. I guess they will if they use the net as I have used my real name as I felt it time for some truth!

Now I can't go out unless I am going to meet someone, I can't even go to the local shops which are 5 minutes away.

Anyway it's so rubbish at the age of aherm 30 something (birthday was Sunday so if anyone wants to wish me a happy bday!) not to be able to go out and get a newspaper or a pint of milk.

I can't remember that I have ever gone out for a walk on my own just because it's a nice day. I started therapy last week, so I am hoping that I will be able to soon.

Heres to positive thinking.

Marianne
 
Clint

Clint

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Clint hopes you had a good birthday, Clint's birthday is coming up in a few months and Clint hopes to be going out for it. It's all about goals and steps for Clint.
 
BelovedAunt

BelovedAunt

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Welcome to the forum, Marianne. And a happy birthday too. I must say that if that is you in your avatar you don't look a day older than 39 (which I assume is your actual age - if not then I apologise!!! :) )

Anyway, I'd be interested to learn how you went about telling your husband that you are Agoraphobic? My husband (now ex) left me eleven months ago because I just couldn't bring myself to socialise with him. I would find all manners of excuses not to leave the house, occassionally even going to the extent of hiding in cupboards having left him a note saying that I had gone to visit my sister and her niece.

I guess honesty is probably the best policy though. I learned that after mother's.....unfortunate death.
 
mariannemarlow

mariannemarlow

Member
Why would you assume I am 39?

I am not but thanks for the compliment. :)

My husband has always known about the agoraphobia but I didn't really realise what it was until the last couple of years.

I do manage to go out socially with him but we don't really go that much. He is quite understanding about having to meet me places so I don't have to go alone so I am lucky.
 
David_Attenborough

David_Attenborough

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Here, I was in the same boat as Marianne - attempting to create my own forum but eventually stumbling on this one. It pays to take time to investigate I guess. I still don't feel comfortable even thinking about things though, so I may just read the advice and suggestions planted around here instead.

Happy birthday, anyways. :)
 
mariannemarlow

mariannemarlow

Member
thanks david attenborough!

I'm still hoping that my forum gets used - I have 3 users so far. I just thought it would be nice if there was one soley for agoraphobia as they seem to lump all disorders into one.
 
David_Attenborough

David_Attenborough

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Yes I agree, maybe that's why this place was hard to find, it's hidden away in the depths of a bigger forum as just a wee section. I guess they think we have the time to look longer...! Your forum could be a good idea, definitely keep it up.
 
Cold_Outside

Cold_Outside

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mariannemarlow said:
I will do I would like to unite agoraphobics of the world :)
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That may become difficult. I am from Germany and leavuing my house in order to shopping is the highest I can do.
 
mariannemarlow

mariannemarlow

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RanjinSingh said:
mariannemarlow said:
Why would you assume I am 39?

I am not but thanks for the compliment. :)

My husband has always known about the agoraphobia but I didn't really realise what it was until the last couple of years.

I do manage to go out socially with him but we don't really go that much. He is quite understanding about having to meet me places so I don't have to go alone so I am lucky.
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Forget about your husband. If he's not up to the task, just say the word and I can come straight round and slip you the shilleleigh.

And plenty of cuddles afterwards, of course.
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Well you don't sound like an agoraphobic, so what are you doing here?
 
Convict187

Convict187

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It would be great to have a place where agoraphobia could meet face to face and have a drink/watch DVDs or just chat, it would be even better if it was 2 week trip so I could get away from this house and meet people like me :)
 
Jeb

Jeb

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RanjinSingh said:
mariannemarlow said:
Well you don't sound like an agoraphobic, so what are you doing here?
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Course I'm an agrophobe, sexy knickers.

I hate fighting.
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It's not that kind of agorophobia. :roll: Now Jeb doesn't care much for fighting either - especially in front of such a sexy lady but I'm going to have to ask you to leave now, friend, so that the rest of us can go back to discussing our mutual malfunction in peace without having to read your twisted take on everything. Good day to you.
 
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