Help I can’t leave my house without panic

[sgifeei]

I am anxious about outside and people so much I barely finished first year of uni. I mean, I did, but someone had to drive me half the time because I was so scared to go on long bus ride and have people judging me.
I know it is a irrational fear, but the question "what if?" Is always there.
if someone even looks at my direction, I panic and want to dissapear.
Also I know the only way to beat it is exposure, but I don't know how to do it, and where to start.
Any suggestions?

 

[eupdplishlp]

hi I also am the same I have fear of judgement to the point I will avoid doctors appointmetns couldnt work or go to school. It came down to being raised with a parents who always made me fear the worst of any situation. I was also bubbled as a child and kept indoors and away from socialising so im still learning to proble solve todat. On top of that where I live is shitty people everywhere who have been to prision or are on the way there. My enviroment plus being fed worst senario for any desicion of situation in life led to panick attacks that feel like a heart attack. Ultimatly when I was dragged out my house by police after put on a 136 by crisis team, I felt free. I had no choice but to be outside and once I was it was easier to deal with. I still struggle to leave now tho. Wheels help, bike, moped to avoid people but the place and eniroment count for the msot part

 

[Thalassa]

I am anxious about outside and people so much I barely finished first year of uni. I mean, I did, but someone had to drive me half the time because I was so scared to go on long bus ride and have people judging me.
I know it is a irrational fear, but the question "what if?" Is always there.
if someone even looks at my direction, I panic and want to dissapear.
Also I know the only way to beat it is exposure, but I don't know how to do it, and where to start.
Any suggestions?

There are therapists who will come out to your house and do "systematic desensitization" with you.

 

[eupdplishlp]

There are therapists who will come out to your house and do "systematic desensitization" with you.

never once has anyone even suggested this to me. 10 years ive been in mental health systems. thank you I will put this foward to them

 

[unluckysadness]

same anxiety for me since high school and now i'm disabled and people look at me in the street. agoraphobia really sucks. good luck to you

 

[Thalassa]

never once has anyone even suggested this to me. 10 years ive been in mental health systems. thank you I will put this foward to them

Wow. I hope you find someone that helps you. My cousin worked with a therapist who came to her house and helped her get over her fear of driving on the highway.

Edit: And I remember seeing a news story about a woman who got over agoraphobia with the help of a therapist who would go out to her house to work with her.

 

[death_bed221]

I know its only a matter of time until someone is gonna try to kill me outside. Everyone thinks I am a freak . That is why I carry a knife everywhere. I would stay at home forever safe but I have to go to the store and walk the dog.