Hi ((((((((onmyway))))))))))) I'm really sorry you're dealing with this new issue. I can definitely see how it could happen. I'm not afraid of going out, but that's mainly because I've had some really bad panic attacks at home, so in that sense, I don't necessarily feel any safer at home. I guess the upside of that is that it makes it easier for me to go out!

Having said that though, I do feel anxious about going too far away from home. It's like I have this radius or "comfort zone" and I don't like traveling beyond that.

I think it's a great idea to call your T and get her input. I also think it's really important to try and keep going out, in spite of your fears (but, truly, I know how hard this is). It's just that in my own experience, I have seen that once I start avoiding certain things that make me anxious it's a slippery slope. At first it feels good to avoid the anxiety-provoking situation, but then I realize how small my world is becoming. I wish I had pushed myself more back when I started avoiding things. Now it's doubly hard for me to get back up in the saddle, so to speak.

Anxiety is insidious!!!!

Good luck at your appointment today. Let us know how it goes ((((((((((onmyway)))))))))))))