sounds like you may be depressed along with agoraphobia. are you seeing a professional? it could definitely help. you think it is bad being 21 and having to go out with your parents, try being in your late 40s and having to have your 20 year old daughter take you shopping because you cant go out alone. I think it is silly and ridiculous but I don't get down on myself about it because I know I have a mental health disorder that causes it. im actually very intelligent. a smart person that believes the air will turn me to ash if I walk out my front door. lol. I take meds and it really helps. I can shop now on my own, not often, but I can do it. so if you are getting help, seek another opinion cause it is not working and if you aren't have your parents set up an evaluation for you. it will help. really, it will. take care.