Hi Journey Upward. I'm in the same boat you are. I don't leave my house to go anywhere unless my hubby takes me. Then I have panic attacks so bad that I'm afraid of getting sick. I go out to take a trash bag to the container, get the newspaper off the back stoop, and bring in firewood right outside the back door. That's the limit of my going outside alone.
I'm afraid of people - having to talk to someone freaks me out! I'm seeing a psych doc but so far not getting anywhere... The meds just help with my bp depression.
My p-doc suggested that I help out at the local animal shelter where I would find lots of love and affection... You might want to try that... Just a thought. Good luck with everything!