is it going to be ok?

[annxietty]

Tomorrow Im going outside (in 7-8h), I went outside last week and everything went fine, Im still very nervous, like I want to cry just thinking of being outside makes me want to go to the bathroom... Im going with my father, I wont even have to get in public transport, but Im so afraid, Im going to renew my identity card and that is something you have to do in person (unless you are older than 25, which Im not)
Feeling like this over something so stupid makes me feel ridiculous, useless... And going with my dad is not that reassuring, I mean, I dont trust him enough for his presence to be calming, in fact because he hates waiting in lines (for different reasons as me, Im afraid of waiting in lines he just hates it because is a waste of time) and waiting in general he starts to complain about everything and starts moving all over the place leaving me alone... seeing someone fidgeting makes me feel anxious as fuck...
Writing this Im feeling even more anxious, so I will stop.... if anyone cares I can update tomorrow... hopefully everything goes normal and I will be a little step closer to finally cure my agoraphobia, huh

 

[LaVieEnRose]

I have similar anxiety so I can commiserate. It may seem silly to other people but this is a serious challenge in a way they take for granted that they don't have to experience.But like you said the only way for it to improve is to keep working on it.

 

[pickajack]

Sending you encouragement!

 

[storeboughtisfine]

It's scary, I also deal woth massive agoraphobia. Even leaving the house for a few hours makes me have heart palpitations so badly that I faint.

Keep us updated. Let us know how it goes! I hope your dad will be understanding and having him with you will help. Big hugs.

 

[Slark]

I also suffer from anxiety and social phobia. I hope everything goes well for you

 

[Octavia]

You can do it! Don't worry, being outside might be scary, but you'll be fine :)

 

[RedHotRage]

What personally worked for me is adopting a philosophy from The Science of Well Being course by Yale (it's free), for when any source of acute stress (like exams), that your net negative mood after something bad happens, even in the worst case, is almost never going to worsen your perceived happiness as much as you think it will. It's actually kind of been too effective for me, since now I don't get anxious at all about things that should cause anxiety.

 

[annxietty]

I have similar anxiety so I can commiserate. It may seem silly to other people but this is a serious challenge in a way they take for granted that they don't have to experience.But like you said the only way for it to improve is to keep working on it.

Sending you encouragement!

I also suffer from anxiety and social phobia. I hope everything goes well for you

It's scary, I also deal woth massive agoraphobia. Even leaving the house for a few hours makes me have heart palpitations so badly that I faint.

Keep us updated. Let us know how it goes! I hope your dad will be understanding and having him with you will help. Big hugs.

You can do it! Don't worry, being outside might be scary, but you'll be fine :)

What personally worked for me is adopting a philosophy from The Science of Well Being course by Yale (it's free), for when any source of acute stress (like exams), that your net negative mood after something bad happens, even in the worst case, is almost never going to worsen your perceived happiness as much as you think it will. It's actually kind of been too effective for me, since now I don't get anxious at all about things that should cause anxiety.

Thank you everyone, seeing your messages and how we all struggle makes me feel less lonely... And I will check out that course, thank you a lot!
Everything went fine, I was very nervous but I could control myself, I panicked a bit when I saw I had forgotten my plastic bag (carrying one makes me calm down a lot, in case I have to throw up I can use that, those are the kinds of things I struggle with lol) but my dad went to buy me one, which surprised me, he was being more understanding than usual... The workers in the place I went to renew my identity card were quick and reasonably kind... Im back home and I feel good...
Again thank you everyone, I hope you all have a nice day and we all win against this horrible thing, like LaVieEnRose said this is a challenge no many understand, but is a big one.

 

[StaticCryBabye]

I know that dealing with agoraphobia can be a tough thing to handle, but you gotta know that you're not alone in this. You've got the strength to push through it and overcome it, and that's something to be proud of. Take things one step at a time, and be gentle with yourself. Remember, you've got a whole community of people who care about you and are here to support you. Sending you good lucks and some encouragement.

 

[storeboughtisfine]

Thank you everyone, seeing your messages and how we all struggle makes me feel less lonely... And I will check out that course, thank you a lot!
Everything went fine, I was very nervous but I could control myself, I panicked a bit when I saw I had forgotten my plastic bag (carrying one makes me calm down a lot, in case I have to throw up I can use that, those are the kinds of things I struggle with lol) but my dad went to buy me one, which surprised me, he was being more understanding than usual... The workers in the place I went to renew my identity card were quick and reasonably kind... Im back home and I feel good...
Again thank you everyone, I hope you all have a nice day and we all win against this horrible thing, like LaVieEnRose said this is a challenge no many understand, but is a big one.

So proud of you!!!

 

[annxietty]

I know that dealing with agoraphobia can be a tough thing to handle, but you gotta know that you're not alone in this. You've got the strength to push through it and overcome it, and that's something to be proud of. Take things one step at a time, and be gentle with yourself. Remember, you've got a whole community of people who care about you and are here to support you. Sending you good lucks and some encouragement.

So proud of you!!!

Thank you so much, almost crying reading you all im gonna take things easy

 

[xanga]

I have the same exact problem as you , everytime i go outside i just want to go back in home and cry thinking that everyone is looking at me even if they dont care about me . Thinking about , "what would they think about me?" "What if something goes wrong?" Probably because of my past , just try to take It on the best way possible , theres more people as you here

 

[Kyuumin]

It is. Then it gets worse again. Then it gets better, then it gets worse. Life is a goddamn cycle.

 

[storeboughtisfine]

It is. Then it gets worse again. Then it gets better, then it gets worse. Life is a goddamn cycle.

Thissssss. This. I'm in a cycle of it being bad again. I'm trying to hold on for this to work. Friday. Friday I have to go see a doctor. Friday maybe I can restart.

 

[cellar door]

same here, good luck :)

 

[annxietty]

Thissssss. This. I'm in a cycle of it being bad again. I'm trying to hold on for this to work. Friday. Friday I have to go see a doctor. Friday maybe I can restart.

Hope everything goes fine at the doctor and you start feeling better!!