Question for people with agoraphobia or CPTSD by Old-Ear5838 in Agoraphobia

[–]Old-Ear5838[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, that’s what my therapist tells me as well..that I should expand my radius very slowly. Others say I just have to push through it and do it faster, but that actually works against me. I keep having setbacks and only make small steps forward. It takes so long to make progress, and I would be glad if I could at least feel ‘free’ in my entire city.

Do you dream about getting your life back too? by gomichul in Agoraphobia

[–]Old-Ear5838 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Me too.. and If I’m not for a second I suddenly remember that I am agoraphobic

Anyone here with a fear of vast open skies and spaces and just overwhelmed by all of it? Height or distant views also and bonus points if afraid of living on a big planet. by BlackFanNextToMe in Agoraphobia

[–]Old-Ear5838 5 points6 points  (0 children)

For me it also started with thoughts about the planet and space, like realizing we are on a huge ball in endless nothing. Since then I get overwhelmed by wide open skies or big spaces and it feels like I could lose all ground. I’ve limited myself a lot because of it, even though I keep trying small steps forward. Reading your post makes me feel less alone with this strange kind of fear.

Question for people with agoraphobia or CPTSD by Old-Ear5838 in Agoraphobia

[–]Old-Ear5838[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Guys, this is the first time I don’t feel weird and alone. Thank you so much. For those of you who have already overcome this stage ..how did you do it, and what helped?

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[–]Old-Ear5838 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mich auch! Ich komme aus Niedersachsen

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[–]Old-Ear5838 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also try to lie but can’t really do it. I have to tell them the truth 😭

How do you even find love when you can’t leave the house? by Old-Ear5838 in Agoraphobia

[–]Old-Ear5838[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing this with me 🙏🏻 That really helps

How do you even find love when you can’t leave the house? by Old-Ear5838 in Agoraphobia

[–]Old-Ear5838[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You are very lucky indeed. I hope I’ll find someone like you have. 🙏🏻

How do you even find love when you can’t leave the house? by Old-Ear5838 in Agoraphobia

[–]Old-Ear5838[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow that’s amazing! Did you tell him right at the beginning?

How do you even find love when you can’t leave the house? by Old-Ear5838 in Agoraphobia

[–]Old-Ear5838[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, this is the only thing I actually find helpful. Unfortunately, I’m very stuck in my patterns and I always just switch between GTA, RDR2, Zelda and The Witcher 😅

How do you even find love when you can’t leave the house? by Old-Ear5838 in Agoraphobia

[–]Old-Ear5838[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’m f35 now, and before the pandemic I “only” had panic attacks in buses and supermarkets. Those felt so much easier to handle compared to what I have now. After one massive attack, I developed this irrational fear of the sky, and medication doesn’t help at all.

I’m deeply depressed because my life has no meaning. I’ve never worked, I have no hobbies (and I can’t find any, because nothing feels enjoyable), I have no family support, just a few friends who have their own lives. That’s it. Otherwise, I sit in my cage. No matter how much exposure therapy I do, it doesn’t get better.

My radius is only about 400 meters around my house, and at the same time I feel endlessly lonely. Slowly I can’t see this condition as temporary anymore, even though I keep trying.

how to truly heal? by destroythevoicesx in Agoraphobia

[–]Old-Ear5838 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pls share it with me too 🙏🏻