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I am sure you have discussed this with her......have you seen a therapist or Doctor? Sounds like some meds might be helpful but you have to follow thru and do that. Put a call in to a clinic etc or social service agency and explain what is happening...that you want help but have a terrible time leaving the house. They may have some suggestions for you.
Anxiety is terrible and for a long time I had severe panic attacks. With good meds I have a little anxiety but nothing like before. I am able to function completely and have for years. There is help for you out there.
As for going shopping, is there a lucky piece or something that means something to you that you can stick in your pocket to get you thru shopping? It sounds silly, but sometimes that really helps! Try to do some deep breathing while you are out with girlfriend. Realize also that anxiety is just magnified fear, and its only an emotion. It can not kill us. It can make us uncomfortable, but it will not hurt us in any way!!!Sometimes with practice you can just walk thru it.....consider it a tunnel and at the end is the light and each step gets you closer to the opening and farther away from the anxiety....
Take care of yourself!!
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