Hi all. I never thought I had Agoraphobia because I had only heard of severe cases of it, like shown in the movie Copycat with Siguorney Weaver. Most recently it seems I'm so afraid of the social awkwardness or potentially having an attack that I can't bear to go to places I'm not familiar with. I've even made plans to go out with friends, gone to their house (because I've been there) and then had to go back home because I couldn't deal with the idea of going to some random place with a bunch of people I don't know, etc
Now I spend more and more time at home because I sew from home and it makes it harder to venture out of the house. I miss being around people but I get so anxious and worried when I go out.

Like Squaw I don't like to take meds...I don't have insurance either so I'm not really sure what to do. I'm just hoping to find a local group to go to around here.

You're not alone.