Are you agoraphobic?

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SW-User

I do, but under certain circumstances. If I'm going out to non routine places, or unfamiliar areas and I don't have control over if or when I can leave...
This is excessively exacerbated when traveling. The last time I tried, it was a nightmare.

LoveTriumphsOverHate · 36-40, M

@SW-User Traveling used to be fun. Nowadays , with everyone having access to a smartphone, no one wants to - or has the need to engage in conversation.

SW-User

@LoveTriumphsOverHate I converse with people quite a bit, and never use my phone for anything unless I [i]*need*[/i] to. I traveled once and it was a nightmare for me. 2nd time I couldn't even complete the first trip...

LoveTriumphsOverHate · 36-40, M

@SW-User Sounds like some form of anxiety or perhaps you anticipate something catastrophic will happen. I can relate somewhat. In my case, I don't see the benefit in traveling unless I'm sure to get something out of it. Something more than faint memories and souvenirs... I have to ask myself - is it worth my time.

SW-User

@LoveTriumphsOverHate Severe anxiety. I was meant to meet up with my boyfriend and attend a convention then go and meet his family... But I couldn't push myself enough to get there. My anxiety broke my normally infallible shell and I was a broken mess for two weeks or so after.