Agoraphobia Develops From Anxiety

Oh man, venting really does help sometimes, doesn't it? Holy crap, you've tried everything-props to you for that. Have any of those things helped at all? There are so many options out there for depression and anxiety, but honestly, I have zero motivation to even start looking into them.

I totally feel ya on the self-confidence thing-I've lost mine too. Everything just feels scary and overwhelming now. My anxiety has become agoraphobia; I can barely leave my house unless it's absolutely necessary. Even though I liev alone and get super lonely, I'd still choose this over going out adn facing the world.

Aw, man, not seeing your granddaughter must be heartbreaking. How did things get to this point and how do we even begin to fix it? Living like this isn't an option for either of us-there has to be a way out of this mess.

Thank you for your reply; it moved me to tears. I share a space with someone who leads an indpeendent life, which leaves me feeling isolated. I noticed we exchanged a few messages earlier. The advice in books suggests facing your fears, but how can I when my heart pounds so intensely? My daughter doesn't want me to cry around my granddaughter, and I don't want to upset her either. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy hasn't been effective for me; I find it hard to alter my thoughts. I'm unsurre of what steps to take next.

Aw, sorry to hear that you're dealing with agoraphobia too! Same here, been trying to work through it bit by bit-short trips to see the kids and stuff like that for me.

So, I'm in a weird spot where I can't visit the kiddos because apparently my tears are a no-go.My little grandbaby gets all upset when I bawl, which totally ticks off my daughter. Seems like crying is now on the list of banned activities for grandmas. Guess it's back to sniffling and hiding those sobs in the closet for me.

Aw, I'm so sorry-seeing your grandkids must be a big deal, and it sounds like things are tough right now. Hope everything gets better soon!

Can't stand going out. Only for docs and shop if need be. Anxiety hits hard otherwise. Any progress?

I tried using Chatbot on my phone just to drive to the end of my driveway, but it kinda freaked me out and I ended up bursting into tears when I got back home. I was all shaky too. I got scammed online somewhere and have to go to the bank tomorrow to get a new card. I'm really scared about it and maybe won't be able to sleep tonight

Oh no, I hope everything works out. Maybe you could go to the bank yourself tomorrow, or maybe they could send the card to your address? Would it be possible for someone else to pick it up for you if you can't make it? I really hope the scammer didn't get any of your personal information or, even worse, take any money

They didn't grab my personal info, thankfully. But getting a new crd is gonna take 5-10 business days, and with all those auto-payments on it? Oh boy, things could get messy if I miss any deadlines.

I went out recently and plan to do so again soon. Being with someone is important to me.

I hope you're doing okay over there. Maybe if I were with you, we could tackle this together.

Sorry, been there. Missed out on grandkids growing up. Life's flying by. Lots here get it. Wish I could fix it for you.

if fam visitz r 2 much, maybe a vid chat wit ur gr8t could b easier for connectin imho

Crying makes my daughter angry and upsets her kid

Yeah, even if you're bawling your eyes out or shaking like a leaf, just know you tackled something that scares the living daylights out of you. Honestly, no matter what happens, pat yourself on the back for giving it a shot-that takes some serious guts, seriously

Thank you.

fr i cry so much when i miss gramps & grams then when i call them i just bawl like a baby loweky

Not your fault.The methods didn't work much, but that doesn't mean something else won't click eventually.

Do you have any recommendations?

Just keep doing small, easy stuff repeatedly. Builds confidence

I totally relate-airports freak me out. Like, I do it, but my heart's doing somersaults the whole time. Busy buses and trains are a similar vibe. I don't shy away from them, but I swear by earplugs to keep things under control. Last year when I hit Sweden, I had to hop on this crowded bus in Goteborg. Earplugs were my lifesaver there. They helped me feel like I had some personal space. Anyways, facing fears isn't always a magic fix for everyone. So yeah, no easy answers, but you're not alone. Trust me, I get the whole fear thing.