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Originally Posted by Mundane Gryphon
We don't even have a doorbell. We do have dogs, so they let us know when somebody drives into the yard. I'm so terrified by people that I won't even look to see who's outside, not even a peek through the blinds.
George H., I'm sure you're right. The only way to get over the behavior is to stop doing it. I've used that method to get over some of my other phobias (centipedes, spiders), but this one has defeated me so far. Like I did with the bug man, I will sometimes force myself to stay downstairs or even to speak with a visitor outside, but it never gets any easier. I suppose it's because we don't have many people coming by here, so months can pass between chances to directly confront my fear. I guess at this point in my life, I'll just have to accept that I'm stuck this way.
Heh. Lady Gaga should record a song about that  . |
I related to you all on this one. I have this issue of fright also. I think it's because I know that some people have guessed at my condition. I have severe, treatement resistant depression for over 30 years. Nothing has helped. I looked on this site for TRD and saw posts but it is now closed. It is very hard to post to a regular depression board because I have tried all the meds, therapy, and the rest of it and nothing works. So I am told I need to be stronger. How? But that is not what this board is about. I am new. So sorry, for any mis-steps I may make.
I have been agoraphobic for almost 3 years now. Before that it was semi. I don't know the relationship between depression and this, but just know there may be one. My therapist says "just go out". Not that easy. I try to keep hope alive. I try to be grateful. I hope I have not upset anyone with this post. I am just so overwhelmed and my concentration is not the greatest. Thanks for reading.
What was Lady Gaga's song name?