Agoraphobia, Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment.

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0:00 Introduction
1:23 Causes of Agoraphobia
1:45 Symptoms of Agoraphobia
2:29 Diagnosis of Agoraphobia
2:57 Treatment of Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia[1] is a mental and behavioral disorder,[5] specifically an anxiety disorder characterized by symptoms of anxiety in situations where the person perceives their environment to be unsafe with no easy way to escape.[1] These situations can include open spaces, public transit, shopping centers, or simply being outside their home.[1] Being in these situations may result in a panic attack.[2] Those affected will go to great lengths to avoid these situations.[1] In severe cases people may become completely unable to leave their homes.[2]
Agoraphobia is believed to be due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors.[1] The condition often runs in families, and stressful or traumatic events such as the death of a parent or being attacked may be a trigger.[1] In the DSM-5 agoraphobia is classified as a phobia along with specific phobias and social phobia.[1][3] Other conditions that can produce similar symptoms include separation anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and major depressive disorder.[1] The diagnosis of agoraphobia has been shown to be comorbid with depression, substance abuse, and suicide ideation.[6][7]
Without treatment it is uncommon for agoraphobia to resolve.[1] Treatment is typically with a type of counselling called cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).[3][8] CBT results in resolution for about half of people.[4] In some instances those with a diagnosis of agoraphobia have reported taking benzodiazepines and antipsychotics augmentation.[6] Agoraphobia affects about 1.7% of adults.[1] Women are affected about twice as often as men.[1] The condition often begins in early adulthood and becomes less common in old age.[1] It is rare in children.[1]

[@Spaceman_Sp1ff]

Agoraphobia is essentially having so much anxiety that you start to get anxiety about getting anxiety.

[@baileymoran8585]

A big fear of mine that persists to this day, is having a panic attack in public. I don’t want to be in a vulnerable position like that around strangers.

[@mutahmarriagecounselor2272]

Thats not what it is.

[@salligriffin2847]

@@mutahmarriagecounselor2272 agoraphobia comes in many different forms!!!!! Believe ne, I know

[@TravisMcGee151]

@@mutahmarriagecounselor2272Not even the top of the iceberg.

[@arlenerivera6631]

A daily anti-depressant for fifteen years has stopped my anxiety attacks and severe depression, and I've been diagnosed with PTSD. But, my safe place is in my home. I don't feel like I am afraid of open spaces, I am more afraid of dealing with people and I love being alone. I am my most reliable support person after all.

[@joeyricefried9621]

Same

[@maliksaleem4242]

Looks like your not the only one who feeling this type of way, i also do love being alone and i feels comfortable staying inside my home rather than going outside and dealing with people who we think that are a threat to all of us. I also suffer from depression since may 2020 it was the worst feeling you couldn't ever imagine, I feel as if I was in a hellest place that I ever experienced with bullies and those who seek to take advantage over us and it's sad that I have to go through this and still I am, I just wish this would've never happened to me or to you or anyone else who's suffering from this.

[@denisedarcell7124]

Are you a Taurus?😩

[@DaniDoll328]

Me too. My home is my safe place. And more specifically, my bed 🛌

[@missmigz6559]

Same!!!

[@6OnTheDice]

I cannot leave my house for more than 1 hour and it’s been like this for 5 years. When I do I sweat really bad, get an adrenaline rush like I’m in survival mode and think everyone is out to harm me, I see everyone as a threat which makes me a threat. Even at home I feel like people are out to get me… I hate hearing people outside or cars pulling up, I don’t even feel safe at home and it’s so draining because I can never sleep until gone 2-3AM every single night it’s genuinely like living in hell

[@AgonySoup]

Any time I hear ppl talking outside my apartment I freak. It doesn't matter what their tone is. If they're angry I'm immediately shitting myself with fear, if they're laughing It feels like they're laughing at me. Its like I know that's bullshit but I can't stop from feeling that way.

[@galavizK]

@@AgonySoup finally someone knows what i fell

[@mermaidlu5125]

How do you work ?

[@mermaidlu5125]

@@AgonySoupthat’s paranoia

[@AgonySoup]

@@mermaidlu5125 Yes I'm aware. Paranoia is a part of anxiety. Anxiety is excessive worry and fear. I'm AFRAID and WORRIED that the ppl outside my apartment are going to bust in a kill/maim me.

[@jillstruthers]

Yet, even with diagnosis, it's hard to get treatment. Very sad and debilitating.

[@mercuryxyz7222]

Learn the Claire weekes method

[@oaktreehill666]

FINALLY IVE FOUND SOMETHING THAT PERFECTLY DESCRIBES HOW I FEEL EVERY SINGLE FUCKING DAY

[@mercuryxyz7222]

Learn the Claire weekes method

[@oaktreehill666]

@@mercuryxyz7222 thanks for the tip ill check it out !!

[@michael5089]

And me😢

[@MoppyPoppy]

I think I may have a severe case of agoraphobia, I want to go to a doctor but I am so scared to leave my house, especially with the rise in mass shootings, that has NOT helped my phobia at all. I’m not scared of places/ spaces I am terrified of people! You never know who’s planning your murder or if a stray bullet will hit you and kill you, or human trafficking!!! The outside world is so so terrifying and I don’t know what to do about my phobia as leaving my house is a trigger in itself that causes intense anxiety

[@warweaponx6629]

Oh man I thought I had it bad.

[@BigDaddyLongStockings]

I have left my house since before 2021 and I’ve been living off my life savings with no income or treatment because I’m also afraid to see a doctor 💀 you’re not alone

[@salligriffin2847]

​@@BigDaddyLongStockingsits hell,isnt it. With you. Been 20 months inside the home 😢😢😢

[@salligriffin2847]

@@BigDaddyLongStockings same !!!!! 😭😭😭

[@dalestaley5637]

I have therapy without leaving my house. There's many therapists that will do this online or over the phone. Google online therapy for anxiety. Start there and good luck. This is how I do it. My therapist also has anxiety and hates leaving her house, so she gets me. 😂

[@baileymoran8585]

I have agoraphobia. For me it’s mostly a fear of social settings, unfamiliar places, and anywhere where I’m alone but in public. It started with social anxiety but after a situation where a series of traumas left me homeless and fleeing the state to go live in a safe house where I didn’t know the area, I started having issues with leaving the house. It actually took a few months, post trauma, to be noticeable. It started getting bad when I got into a more long term home. However, I had to work. I had ‘safe people’ at work so I could tolerate it most of the time. I’ve done a lot of therapy and now I’m pretty high functioning with it. The fear is still there but I can cope with it, and people don’t really notice it.

[@tummyfungus]

I haven't left my house to be productive in so long, I just want to be normal 😐

[@ashleyjohnson5015]

I wish you luck, it’s taken me a whole entire year and I’ve only walked to the mailbox once🥲

[@ZaionaGaming]

Jesus christ this comment hits hard. “I just want to be normal”. I literally find myself thinking this every day. its been 3 years of avoiding any and all social contact where possible and i feel like my life has been destroyed. I was such a social person, lots of friends and could go out to the gym or the bar with the boys. Now i feel like an entirely different person. Apparently it runs in my family, my father used to struggle with constant panic attacks. Its sad to read a comment like this and realize that other people have to deal with this nightmare. Most days id rather be dead but im a coward lol.

[@tummyfungus]

@@ZaionaGaming it definitely runs in my family too. I am genuinely trying my best and I see myself blossoming in the best ways since I've commented this.

[@lilith_trst]

I think I have agoraphobia but I’m too scared to go see someone about it because of my anxiety

[@MedicalCentric]

You'll do just fine, don't be scared or anxious. rooting for you

[@Clank-rn1fk]

I spent eight years in total isolation due to panic disorder with agoraphobia. However, I have had those symptoms ever since I can remember. It took me about four years before I seeked any treatment only to be mistreated by the doctor which made me waste another four years isolated. I have never had a date or anything like it, however most women who were/are in the exact same situation don't seem to have a problem with it.

[@lucymarie8119]

How are you doing now?

[@RTJ6185]

Now I came to know what this Sickness is called 'Agoraphobia' I am having this agoraphobia since my childhood and now I'm 25 years old, I don't go out of my house I always stays at home and smoking, drinking alcohol and listening to emotional musics, this Sickness really pains, please doctor remove this Agoraphobia and now I have these symptoms Rapid heart rate, excessive sweating, sudden chills, feeling a loss of control, chest pain, headache and falls down etc.. I am in fear of public /social /friends etc., uncomfortable, useless, inactive, always fails, falls, weak, etc,. I'm so tired of being here and Suppressed by all this childish fear. 'Be happy with what you are' this words does not suit me. Please help me how to remove from this Agoraphobia I can't be a Hero for myself, at least let me be a Hero for my Mother.

[@cobar5342]

There are good medicines and lifestyle measures these days It is tough but you can improve. I like SSRIs and alprazolam but you need careful supervision, especially as you begin (I have had it for many years and found a varied knowledge base in the professions, so be forgiving.)

[@ccb4]

My brother I tell you something I have same problem like you I can't be hero for my self but I being hero for my mother I do it yes now she is happy I tell you something my brother if you can't work with so many people try to find a job you can work alone don't listen to nobody that's a big lier inside you so please do for your mother I love all mother be strong be strong you are not under no body you are hero Don't forget you are hero Don't judge ur self God loves you 🙏💪

[@RTJ6185]

​@@ccb4Thank you, my friend

[@ginachiaverini]

I have been trapped in my bedroom since 2010

[@womaninthewave]

Wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy. I was diagnosed with panic disorder at age 8 as well as social anxiety. 13 major depression with recurrent episodes. 17 I was a full fledged drug addict and alcoholic. 19 experienced severe trauma and added PTSD to the list. I was also diagnosed with a severe social phobia. It has gotten worse and worse every year. Humans aren’t meant to isolate like this. You become hyper focused on your own problems bc your world is so small. It was real bad for a year I almost never left my apartment. No exaggerating there. Only people I interacted with were my partner at the time, my mom and my drug dealer /the alcohol delivery person. After coming extremely close to dying from suicide in February I got help that was suited to my needs exactly. Needed mental health support with the agoraphobia and anxiety tendencies I had that crippled me. It was a brutal but amazing experience. 3 months later I was home except not at home- had to go to a sober living program. I tried so fucking hard. But almost 2 months later I couldn’t take it anymore. Knowing my place was literally 10 mins away- my safe place that I craved more than any drug- was torture. It was insane how quickly I was back in my old patterns and then behavior. It’s worse than ever now. I haven’t been able to work or go to school in 6 months. No more driving or running errands. There’s a constant feeling of death approaching when I’m outside. I walk my dog but never leave my apartment complex. I’m dying inside the apt, the opposite of that delusion. Idk how to change. Or if I even csn

[@MedicalCentric]

Sorry about the experiences, please stay strong it gets better.

[@cjnelson408]

It’s the alcohol dependency bro. Trust me. I deal with it.

[@salligriffin2847]

​@@MedicalCentricyou make it soubd easy!!!!!! Its hell not leaving the house when you want to. WHAT EXACTLY GETS BETTER 😢😢?????

[@michelenichele294]

Merci beaucoup 🙏🤗

[@goingunder2548]

Thank you. A character in my book has agoraphobia, but I’ve never had it myself thankfully. Want to make sure I’m accurate.

[@skategym]

Very well explained thank you! That’s exactly what I feel since I was a kid.

[@MedicalCentric]

Glad it was helpful!

[@skategym]

@@MedicalCentric 💙🙏

[@viewmaster617]

The movie Kimi brought me here Zoe Kravitz as a agoraphobic was so believable she played it well

[@Stacy_57D]

I’ve had anxiety and panic disorder since childhood/teen years, I developed agoraphobia 2008/2009 and still fighting to be cured 😢 with no healthy support 😢

[@MedicalCentric]

Sorry to hear about this, Please stay positive, It gets better

[@salligriffin2847]

How are you doing? I have been inside my home for 20 months since my husband died. But had panic attacks when i was younger and still use Valium but doesnt help wirh agoraphobia. Anti deps make me ill. Its a living hell as i loved life' but now lost everyone and everything, as no one understands and dont believe that I CANT GO OUT but I want to. On a small spanish islabd with no therapy 😢😢😢😢😢

[@JamesP44]

Hi I'm not sure if what I say will help but I will try anyway. I've had agoraphobic issues since 2020 and working from home or maybe before that but didn't realise at the time. Before 2020 I just about managed to get out and some of the time I'm ok and other times my mind goes into a weird state in certain places, certain settings etc. Get crazy thoughts and panic attacks the works, feel like I'll end up in a mental home you name it. But 1 thing about these thoughts is that they're only thoughts, mostly paranoid thoughts and in reality can't really harm you however intense and nuts these thoughts are and how they make you feel. This doesn't make the problem go away knowing this because you'll still fear putting yourself in these situations outside and fear the feelings you get which comes from these thoughts. Most of these thoughts if not all of these fearful thoughts are normally wrong. A load of nonsense plays in our head however intensely scared and disturbed it makes you! That's the crazy thing about these issues we have, we have these issues that have been damaging to our lives over untrue thoughts! A load of nonsense thoughts are the reason we can't be out in the open without our fears! I'm not sure what your lifestyle is but for me tomorrow it will be 7 weeks with no alcohol and that stuff is so bad for the mind and mental health. There's a lot of things people like us can't do anymore like drinking, smoking, caffeine, sugar and we have to replace them with exercise, healthy eating, meditation, breathing exercises and so on. I recommend watching hypnosis videos on here too to deal with anxiety and hopefully might be some on agoraphobia too. I should look for that too actually because I'm still going through it. Also these things exercise etc aren't overnight fixes neither you have to be consistent with all these things which I haven't been admittedly until they bring the desired results. Including these hypnosis videos on here got to listen to them every day to start getting results. Check out Andrew Major on here his videos are great. I'm still trying to figure it all out myself. But along with what I mentioned, if you like your booze definitely advise to give that poison a miss! And see if there are hypnosis sessions for agoraphobia but don't expect instant results. Even when you absolutely don't feel like it keep at it. Sorry for this long message lol but I know how it all feels, hope what I said helps. Bare in mind also, not saying this to downplay your horrible issue but think of this others in the world possibly have agoraphobia worse than you and managed to overcome. So no reason why that can't be you too, let's push back against these nonsense thoughts, these lies. Wish you all the best.

[@salligriffin2847]

@@JamesP44 thank you for your care and time to write. I WAS alcoholic but stopped booze 27 years ago. I had the best life sober, but now THIS I have lost my appetite too and lost 22kgs. I live on a small Canary Iskand and there is no help here. 😪😪😪 But i will try to find the hypnosis you tell me about. You are so lucky and blessed you can leave your home. Bless you and take care my friend ✌✌✌

[@JamesP44]

@@salligriffin2847 I can leave home just about but can only go as far as my local woodlands. I currently find it hard to shop for my local groceries, crowds and stuff I've been getting them delivered lately. Recently I couldn't get out at all because of the ridiculous amount of booze I had 7 weekends ago. The anxiety was insane. But that's done now, no more ever after what it's done to my mental state. Yeah try some hypnosis, I'm not sure if Andrew Major has any to do with agoraphobia. His channel is good though and he reckons you get full benefits thr more you keep doing it. Consistency is key. If he hasn't got one about agoraphobia might be another somewhere on here. Maybe who knows you might be able to get back out again but in baby steps rather than throwing yourself straight into the deep end and build it all back up. Never give up when there's a will there's a way!

[@mrrishiraj88]

Thanks

[@thewomenwiththepearlearrin4127]

I think I have agoraphobia.I can't go out in public alone without being terrified and having panic attacks I always am out in public with someone and will hide if that person isn't there.

[@linnerellie209]

Agoraphobia is very rare maybe around 2% of the worlds population actually have it. I have been house bound from 19 to the age 41. At one point it went away and then returned about 4 years ago

[@YoitsSarahx]

@@linnerellie209 can you share how you managed to get it away? I used to be very social and then I suddenly got bad anxiety at the age of 15, I left school at 16 to avoid everyone&everything and then I suddenly got insecure about how I look and then that caused me to stop socialising with friends and then I completely stopped socialising! 1 day I tried leaving the house but I couldn’t (age 16).. When family had come to visit I stayed in my room until they would leave… Even if it was overnight. I’m now 25 and haven’t left the house since 16. I feel like I’ve wasted so many years but I also can’t seem to leave the house due to fear of socialising/being seen. You sound like someone who has experience so any tips would really help? I would seriously love to do the things people are doing my age.. I haven’t lived and haven’t learnt to control it

[@linnerellie209]

@@YoitsSarahx Of course. I can share my email and we can chat about if you like

[@lightpost2239]

@@YoitsSarahx hi i was also there before i used to socialize a lot i also have a lot of friends but when i turned 22 i have an acne problem since then i haven't gone outside for almost 3 years, i haven't leave my house even a single time for 2yrs and a half and i don't have any interaction with other people except for my family I don't even have contacted my friends or saw them. im a male with super long hair. i feel like a trash and a burden to my family, but 4 months ago i tried to change myself i started by peeking in the window it took me a couple of days to move to the next step, then i proceed to just stepping outside the gate when it's midnight because no one is around at that time, then i move forward and cut my hair by myself to have a fresh start, then i tried to walk outside wearing a mask in the midnight with my father or sister im doing progress little by little but then i suddenly came across with 1 of my friend i wanted to hide but he already recognized me from afar and called me by shouting my name i just froze thinking what should i do (im actually an over thinker) but then when he's near he started talking asking "how am i doing, it's been a long time, wanna hangout sometime, lets play basketball thus weekend etc." it feels like nothing changed that's when i realize that other people don't care about how i look and i thought that i am just overthinking and insecure about nothing. so i just be myself and be natural if you are a good person people will befriend you for who you are. i am now 25yrs old and i just started to look for a job.

[@newlyrics3854]

@@YoitsSarahx wish there was a community for agoraphobic people, where they all meet and share there story's and thoughts, and help each other to get out of the disorder, I'm 24 and i haven't left my home since i was 14, i only go out ones in a 3 months to get a hair cut 😔, i feel so sad, i don't even have any friends to talk to,,,,

[@denisedarcell7124]

Mass shootings, the pandemic, and police brutality triggered this for me I think.

[@mercuryxyz7222]

That’s a psychological anxiety disorder

[@end4567]

You are weak.

[@zachmaas7618]

Definitely not agoraphobia

[@MrBUGS713]

No it didn’t

[@warweaponx6629]

Lol

[@lovenature904]

I was a very smart student but after 12 th I left studies to do freelancing and I accomplished a lot and built my first house at 21 and I developed a lot of attachment with my parents and also didn't go out at day time for like 3 yearsand also left gym after covid while I used to be regular and started eating tons of fast food. Until this I was very happy. So after building house I wanted to expand and open office and did exactly so and rented a place set up the whole beautiful office but when time came to go office daily things started going down. I started feeling tightness in my chest, my heart beating super fast and my mind about to burst and while going to office I kept thinking what the hell was wrong with me that I had to open this office. I was earning so well sitting at home. It's been 2 weeks I'm lying on bed and heart beating. I have very low energy but I joined the gym and promised myself to change my habits and not take mental and physical health for granted but still I'm not sure what will happen with agoraphobia.

[@cagurdeepminhas1074]

How are u now

[@p2005r]

do i have agoraphobia if i get anxious going to a place where i cant escape because i dont want to throw up in front of everyone because my anxiety triggers insane nausea?

[@Linward]

Embarrassment is a big component with agoraphobia, but public nausea alone is not enough to be diagnosed as agoraphobic. Anxiety can and does act on the sympathetic nervous system. It certainly effects me that way. I'm prescribed anti nausea meds, but I only take it when I have to attend a public event, doctors office appointment like the dentist, even going out to get my hair cut is challenging. Agoraphobia also upsets my lower GI so I'll take Imodium. There are days that I don't eat all day long, or maybe only have some crackers.

[@dalestaley5637]

Would you try online or by phone? I do my therapy that way. Google online therapy.

[@mycoherry2917]

Psilocybin/psychedelic therapy is beneficial in relieving symptoms of treatment-resistant depression, agoraphobia, obsessive compulsive disorder and other mental health disorders. Psilocybin has also shown effectiveness at easing fear and anxiety.

[@yeshe7511]

Just asking bur is thinking something bad might happen in any situation is just imagination or agoraphobia?

[@shantemartin5713]

i feel like ima develop this illness with all thats happening in the crazy world these days

[@supararu]

I'm not scared or fear to all of that , I just not comfortable around it , but when I not comfortable I will have a nausea and will try to run away to find toilet or places that i think i can vomit . Is this the same things ? i have been jobless for 3 years now because i cant cope with this problem , i swear I'm not trying to be lazy .. it just .. hard to meet people around crowded place or place that is don't have access to be alone it just become too much to bear.

[@vincentolivieri4468]

My therapy has ended without knowing my root cause but i think i know my root cause now. What do i do when i know mybroot cause?

[@MrMajdQumsieh]

You can't even go to a doctor or have a full conversation with a stranger when you're out of your zone. This is agoraphobia and panic disorder. I am surprised every video or article prescribe medical treatment in a public place as if this is something normal for people who suffer from this condition!

[@tinkerbell5577]

So true. Will worry for days leading up to a doctor appointment.

[@MrMajdQumsieh]

@@tinkerbell5577 true

[@salligriffin2847]

​@@tinkerbell5577i cant get to the doctor!!!! Too much fear leaving the house (20 months) 😢

[@mercuryxyz7222]

Learn the Claire weekes method

[@MrMajdQumsieh]

@@mercuryxyz7222 I just watched one of her videos. I've done what she said so many times, it still doesn't work with me.

[@wendyj.3858]

I feel like I'm developing this. I have severe panic attacks often when driving. It's causing me to not want to go anywhere and to have my husband drive me around. I have medicine, but I don't want to take it. My only option is to face my fear and force myself to drive regardless. Otherwise, I'm going to be a prisoner in my mind. Yes, it scares me, but I refuse to let it beat me.

[@goingunder2548]

Why do you not want to take the medicine?

[@coconuts4140]

is it just social anxiety or do i have agoraphobia, for example there is an unfamiliar face visting our house I immediately go into hiding and i dont know why, also when i go out i start to hyperventilate and sweat a lot, such as taking a bus. Also when im in the comfort of my own room, sudden noises and bangs easily startles me and my heart wont stop throbbing for a minute.. I really dont know if i have only a severe case of social anxiety or agoraphobia

[@mercuryxyz7222]

If you’ve had it all your life , it’s probably agoraphobia. Agoraphobia is genetic. And it doesn’t necessarily come from immediate family. It can skip generations

[@zukagagiladze7740]

I think i have agoraphobia,my heart always rating fast,i am sweating and fear of open spaces,only safe place for me is my home,but i am going to germany this week for work,so i will improve my self i think😁

[@mercuryxyz7222]

Learn the Claire weekes method

[@zukagagiladze7740]

@@mercuryxyz7222 Thanks,I will see❤

[@oguubear]

I don’t think I have agoraphobia but I do experience those thing from time to time. I would need a friend to help make it endurable.

[@MedicalCentric]

Please visit a doctor.

[@icchasaki]

Trying to figure out what I have and this is the closest I’ve found but idk if it’s right. If anyone has an idea, pls let me know what these mean. There’s a lot, just to warn you. - not being able to keep my balance (e.g. with biking, skating, skateboarding- can’t learn to do those) - wind (specifically being aware of the force it puts on the materials of large structures around me. Not scared of them breaking, just being aware of the force of it scares me) - if things supporting me move, especially when it feels like they aren’t supposed to (again, the force thing. I can’t ride in busses or campers, and most rides are terrifying. Also things like grocery carts in parking lots, when they rattle n stuff) - having blood flow/ circulation interrupted in any way even if it’s minor and not enough to make a limb tingle - sharp objects ANYWHERE NEAR fingers (esp with skating. I’m terrified someone will skate over my fingers) - really small spaces (but only if they restrict movement. Like if something happened and they were to compress more and I wouldn’t be able to get out quickly. Otherwise, I actually like small spaces) - things like incurable illnesses, especially involving the brain - surgery of any kind - needles - stolen time (specifically stolen. I’m fine with time passing, even if I’m “wasting” it. It’s specifically when it’s taken unfairly. I can’t watch Interstellar bc of that one scene, probably the best example of this) - any feeling where you’re momentarily not in control of your body (was scared of slides as a kid, couldn’t do a lot of things in gymnastics, can’t go downhill on wheels) - stairs (I have issues with coordination and don’t trust myself not to fall) - driving (not a fear but I’m dead-set in never being behind a wheel, for the same reason as the last one. Also [mostly] because I process information really slowly and can’t take in details. Sort of unrelated, but worth mentioning.) To summarize: I have issues lol

[@ayannahendricks6266]

You need to seek professional help for sure, sounds like multiple phobias are part of your struggles, on a purely physical level have you been diagnosed with vertigo? There are some non invasive treatments for that. Just one suggestion about some of the issues.

[@icchasaki]

I haven’t been diagnosed with anything, unfortunately. We’ve been trying to get me an autism diagnosis since I was five and it still hasn’t happened, so I doubt other diagnoses will happen any time soon. :/ I don’t think I have vertigo, though? I don’t have the feeling of things moving or swaying. I just process information slowly and don’t trust that I’ll react properly/ fast enough in many situations, if that makes sense. And with the slide thing, for example, I was never bothered being at the top of the slide; it was that moment where you go and there’s no option to slow down or stop.

[@BeckEddie]

God has not given you the spirit of fear, but of power, love and sound mind. You need a sound mind to overcome these conditions. Im dealing with agoraphobia but I find help in trusting God. Reading my bible helps alot.

[@kaseywilliams1487]

this isnt Agoraphobia.

[@mercuryxyz7222]

M my Aubrey you have bad balance

[@Ritsukoxoxo]

Correct me I think I have agrophobia. I get anxiety whenever I stand in front of an crowd idk it just feels so scary standing in front of an crowd

[@MedicalCentric]

Kindly visit a doctor for proper diagnosis

[@ofangelicparagonsvirtuouse5829]

Been in my room 23\7 for 22 years never drove no love life no work in 19 years summer fall spring don't step a foot outside I'm on ssi I get 580 a month didn't go to any friends or fathers funeral never been out to eat I'm 39 & live at home still and my moms a heroin addict and abuses me takes my money don't let me eat yells and screams for taking a shower or glass of water and I'm terrified of her my dog died in my arms after 17 years and he was my best friend ever I cried for 3 years this guy is lucky he don't have severe scarring alopecia and still has teeth and severe eczema folliculitis all over my legs back upper arms shoulders and tinea versicolor and severe depression with constant suicidal thoughts and I can't see well at all I need glasses but don't have any and I have barely any teeth left I haven't looked in the mirror for 15 years at least and terrified of reflective surfaces, I was a star hockey player a pianist a savings consultant at 16 years old beautiful girlfriends 100s of friends was NEVER home had perfect hair perfect teeth was loving kind generous poised for great success saving money a 3.0 gpa but it all ended because of treatment resistant cicatricial alopecia that left me disfigures haven't seen my sister or family in 18 19 years I have nieces nephews in their teens I have oldt friends that are ceos now high end real estate agents movie directors all married and still have hair and teeth I looked on fb to see and it makes me wish I was dead and I'll hide forever no one can ever see or find out/what happend to me I just cry constantly I'm gonna end up homeless soon and want to work drive fall n love have my own place meet ppl see my family and ols friwnds go out on a nice day but no one understands or cares I'm suffering immensely my family thinks I'm like my mom but I swear I'm adopted I can't stand her but forced to live here I sleep as much as humanly possible and fantasize about being normal again to music from the 80s and 90s I wish I was that guy he's very lucky sorry but details matter and there's more but I'll go away now sorry everyone I wish I was you

[@MedicalCentric]

Sorry about the condition. Please stay strong

[@salligriffin2847]

I hear your pain. 😢😢😢😢😢

[@CountChronicle]

I am so sorry to hear that you are struggling with this debilitating phobia. I pray you find the strength to do little things at a time as you are still very young and can turn your life around. Ask God to help you and he will in Jesus name. 🙏❤️🙏😊

[@larrybecker4569]

I just can't explain what I go through my head hurts my eyes feel like they're going to blow out of my face the scared feeling is so bad it's like on my cat over water and I cannot escape my fears

[@MedicalCentric]

Sorry about the condition. I hope you have visited a doctor.

[@LittleTia22]

tysm but the treathment isnt working for me. It only makes me worse.

[@namonama3635]

Hey does your agoraphobia block you from ever leaving the house or you're able to leave sometimes?

[@tasminwhite9841]

@@namonama3635 I’ve been going through panic attacks and agoraphobia for weeks now and I can’t leave my house at all or even bedroom . It’s awful .

[@Anonymous-jl8vm]

@@tasminwhite9841 same I can’t take public transportation. It’s not so cut and dry, it’s debilitating. Panic attacks are through the roof this shit makes me not wanna be here

[@schenkifyed]

I was having panic attacks everyday almost all day especially if I have to leave the house or drive somewhere it ended up getting worse and worse thinking I Was dying from heart attacks everyday. I went to cardioligist my heart rate would randomly shoot up to 150 and sometimes stay there for an hour it was terrifying. I am taking anti depressants for a month now and the anxiety seems to be getting better still hasnt gone away and I still dont drive yet but I Feel like im slowly getting better ive been trying to exercise more. I havnt worked for 3 months cause im scared to drive alone now even though ive been driving and doing things normally for 14 years this is the worst anxiety ive ever had.I still barely leave the house but im slowly starting to kinda. I feel bad cause im not helping bring money in but ive been trying for months to get help with this its very slow going. The anti depressants do seem to help me after taking for about a month. I want to get back into the world and start working again and hanging out with family and stuff like that but I feel like im still trapped. Im trying to push through it and remind myself if I start feeling anxious that im not in danger trying to keep your mind busy can help. Ive had panic attacks before in my life but only once in a while. It started happening everyday all day had to quit my job and stay home and just keep going to differnt doctors trying to get help with it its terrible I dont wish anybody to have a mental disorder like this.

[@linnerellie209]

The answer is exposure therapy and zero medication

[@raw3380]

I don't have problem on leaving my house, I'm actually scared of open spaces, when I'm at middle of a place with no buildings or furniture around me I feel like I'm gonna fall to the sky, it's a very annoying feeling and cannot help it

[@MedicalCentric]

I'm sorry to hear that, It can be challenging to cope with such fears. Please visit a doctor

[@surendhar1572]

I have fear still now i never talked to any girl in my life , even crowd fear ,traffic fear , my body is sweating 😓 when i got fear i am thinking too much what will happen next 😢..

[@MedicalCentric]

I'm really sorry to hear that you're dealing with agoraphobia, which can be a challenging condition that impacts various aspects of life. It's important to know that you're not alone, and there are ways to address and manage these fears. Consider seeking support from a mental health professional who can help you develop strategies to cope with your fears and gradually expand your comfort zone. With the right guidance and support, many individuals with agoraphobia find ways to lead more fulfilling and less fear-driven lives.

[@jaki974]

100%..

[@daniel51404]

I have that stuff

[@CommaderRockwell]

Benzos are the only damn thing that help me but the doctors in my new state won't script me. Idk wtf to do anymore but i feel like I'm running out of time.

[@Phalanx-of-Synchron]

It's ok try your best to get good sleep

[@warweaponx6629]

Whiskey helps

[@Linward]

So many celebrities play with this medication recreationally, mix with with alcohol or other drugs and die. As such, when people like us need Benzos simply to hold down a job or function at some level as a human being... we have to jump through hoops to get it. My Physiatrist charges $195 for 30 minutes just to maintain my meds. I go twice a year now. This drug is very addicting, can be very hard to ever get off of, and many people build up a tolerance needing higher doses. Some studies indicate that long term use can influence cognitive decline. I am one of the lucky few. This drug probably saved my life. Certainly made it possible for me to function, but life with agoraphobia will never be made easy. Even with meds, there's always the struggle. - The best advice I can offer is to NOT drink alcohol, exercise every day and don't eat junk food especially caffeine and sugar.

[@mercuryxyz7222]

Learn the Claire weekes method

[@AgonySoup]

I can't go outside without a family member, I still don't feel completely safe with them there. I feel like. someone is going to harass or maim/kill me for everything about me. Ppl have done that to others before, for the way they look, how they dress, their gender, sex, SO, weight, race, you fucking name it and someone has been murdered for it. I fall in to too many unfavorable catagories to go outside and feel safe. I don't have a word strong enough for how frightening and repulsive I find humans to be.

[@chrisxdeathxinfiniti]

Is this beau is afraid?

[@fvnk0]

Not liking what im hearin right now...

[@amandatyler4324]

Thanks a lot, coronavirus…..

[@breannapiscitelli3941]

I was actually diagnosed with agoraphobia recently, but I kind of have suffered from it for the past 10 years. I honestly have no idea what started it. A lot of this video makes sense. I have always been kind of nervous person, and I am very sensitive to noises and very loud stimuli. My agoraphobia got significantly worse after my health started declining after the birth of my daughter in November 2021. I went from just being afraid to go to certain places to legit being afraid to just walk out in the sunlight. I have some sort of connective tissue disorder that we’re trying to figure out and I have a very very negative reaction from the sunlight. This didn’t happen until after I was pregnant, but it has made it excessively difficult to even walk outside my house sometimes. I am in literally every treatment program you could possibly think of. I’m on a lot of medication to try to manage the symptoms and I do have some other issues aside from this one but this video does describe it pretty well. I’m trying to work with a therapist currently to find out why I have so much fear around even walking out the door.

[@alexjonees9787]

It’s really just the way this crazy world is non stop stress everyone moving cars everywhere…

[@ilovethisday6053]

Psilocybin/psychedelic therapy is beneficial in relieving symptoms of treatment-resistant depression, agoraphobia, obsessive compulsive disorder and other mental health disorders. Psilocybin has also shown effectiveness at easing fear and anxiety.