sweetie i use to feel the same way going out once my pdoc got me on the right meds everything changed for me and i know things will change for you too i also did suffer from agoraphobia i know how it feels and as for chat room go back and just listen to what ppl are talking about and if you feel comfortable then speak up we here at pc are a family so you are part of it i hope you realize that hun we love you here and seeing all your posts so cheerup you got family here to hold your hand here too love stephy