Agoraphobia Or ????

[MysticSoul9]

I am not classily agoraphobic in that I don’t have panic attacks when I am out and I drive long distances to walk nature trails. But I am always highly agitated and have extremely sensitized nerves so if I go into a store my raw nerves get worse and I start to come apart - but no panic. So for 4 years I have not shopped unless compelled to go to Home Depot to get something I had to, to fix the house.

I just found out that we have a nationally famous panic/anxiety/agoraphobia about 10 miles away. She wont do phone or home work so I have to go there. This scares the crap out of me but she says not going out just imbeds the anxiety more and make is worse.

Love everyone's thoughts

[RubyWitch]

Since you can apparently drive long distances to go on nature hikes, you're assessment of not having "classic" agoraphobia is extremely apt. It's also further debunked if you can go into stores.........very big and crowded stores, and your "raw nerves get worse and you start to come apart, but NO PANIC." (caps are mine) You haven't shopped for four years but if the need arises, you can leave your house and drive to Home Depot. I've never met a part-time agoraphobic before...........and please know that I am NOT making fun of you in any way, shape or form.

If you can drive long distances for your nature hikes and go to Home Depot, you should have no difficulty driving a mere 10 miles to sit in an uncrowded, peaceful office to work with this nationally famous person who specializes in your issues. I may have missed something, but considering what you CAN do, I just don't see why you couldn't do this? I don't have agoraphobia, so it's highly likely I'm just not getting your issue.

She IS right, though. The longer you stay inside, the harder it's going to be to come out.
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