anthropophobic. my mother died last years and ive spent 8 years house bound.
I am not physically disabled but a fear of other people, but my mother took me everywhere, yes im 45, oh dear.

I cant travel on buses or go to crowded areas. I tried the train alone and got a taxi home.

Its a lot like agoraphobia but i am not afraid of open spaces but people, or crowds.

I thought this was just what i had grown into but on reflection even with my ex of 8 years i could'nt go to a music concert without heavy sedation. or i would eat in a restaurant at 3pm because its quiet. this was while i was with my ex. It just hit me one day i had never really been alone in crowds.maybe this is the root of my problem.

it just hit me one day ive always had a girlfriend or labourer or work colleague or mate or someone that i have gone outside with.

does this affect you?.