Agoraphobia and A levels

[Pinkpixie]

Hi ive been suffering with Agoraphobia since i was 10 im now 18 it has got to the point over the last few years when i cannot go out anymore, anywhere.

i still pay school fees and basically do work at home, i have a levels coming up this week and next they said i could have a room of my own with a person watching me, but im having panic attacks thinking about it. I dont think i can even make it into school. Im from the uk

Can you sit A levels at home or is that impossible.

Im sick and tired of Agoraphobia ive seen people and its done nothing im 18 i want to be doing the fun stuff i shuould at this age and im bound to my home

[newportttttttt]

I used to be the same way a couple months ago but I finally started fighting back by putting myself in uncomfortable situations which in my opinion worked...Im not anxiety free but Im a lot better then I used to be where Id constantly think something bad was gonna happen...I know how scary it is at first but eventually it gets easier, you just have to challenge yourself...You have probably heard it before, that you have to develop a positive mindset...Hope things clear up for you no one should have to live life like this, especially at a young age...

[ducky8]

How right you are, Newportttttt.  It's a terrible thing to be so young and to be agoraphobic.  I became housebound for the first time when I was 22.  That was a long, long time ago, and at that time, I don't think anyone even used the word "agoraphobic".  I had no idea what was wrong with me.  I just knew I didn't want to leave the house, and if I did, I got panic attacks.  But even back then the treatment was very much like it is today.  Which is to face what you fear in small babysteps, until you become more cos mfortable and gain confidence.  It's not an easy process, but a necessary one.  It takes time and effort, but it's so worth the trouble.  
So Pinkpixie, it's time to start taking those babysteps.

So you live with your parents?  Do they know what you're feeling?   Are they supportive?  The reason I'm asking is because you need support while you're recovering, and it helps to have someone to talk to.  
Can you get to a behavioral therapist?  Therapy would be a really good thing to do.  And maybe even some medication while you're recovering.  
All these are options you can look into.  I wish you the best.........
Hang in there, and stay strong...........
DUCKY