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Becoming agoraphobic

I used to be pretty social but I've really enjoyed my alone time more and more. I'm just worried I let it get too bad so now I have trouble interacting at all. Every time I leave my house I've gotten such bad anxiety, I feel like I'm starting to hate people.
drymer · 56-60, M
Same. Although I wasn't social before either. Today I went to the dentist and I couldn't wait to get back home... It felt like being "out" was exposing myself to unnecessary risks. But I also feel the need of human interaction, so it's a lose-lose situation...
Neosneo · 22-25, F
@drymer I know what you mean. I worry about missing out when I'm in, but when i go out I worry about being out and vulnerable. Lose-lose indeed
SolGryn · 31-35, M
I have chronic anxiety so I feel your pain
Rolexeo · 26-30, M
So long as you have people you can talk to or hang out with I think it's fine, even if it's not that often. It's easy to get comfortable being alone with your hobbies but don't become isolated from the world
DearAmbellina2113 · 41-45, F
I was diagnosed with agoraphobia in 2014. It was a nightmare and with therapy I was able to re-enter society and stop being so terrified of anything unfamiliar.
SW-User
What is the reason for it? What triggered you to do this? You need psychotherapy and CBT.(cognitive behavioral therapy).
SinlessOnslaught · 26-30, M
I used to have agoraphobia. Make a point to spend time outside while practicing staying calm.
What did the angorians ever do? 🤷‍♂️
SkeetSkeet · 100+, F
I hate going out
Neosneo · 22-25, F
@SkeetSkeet Same and now I have anxiety about going out AND anxiety about NOT going out.
SkeetSkeet · 100+, F
@Neosneo it's a bad struggle

 
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