agoraphobic?

I think I might be agoraphobic. I hardly ever go out alone and can rarely bring myself to catch buses, trains, etc. alone. If I do manage to do this, I feel nervous, vulnerable and embarrassed, especially when I have to get up to get off the bus, train, etc. Does anybody know how to cure this?

(((((((( Sabene ))))))))
I dont know how to cure it, but if you have a therapist, maybe he/she can help. I hope it doesnt get to you, we are here to listen and give support!!
-megan-

Im not agoriphobic but do have problems being on buses and stuff because of flashbacks and panic attacks. I bought a bike and I bike it most of the time and when I have to take city bus line I take with me a walkman and some relaxing music and a tape my therapist and I made during sessions of relaxation visualizations. It works for me. hang in there.

Yep, talking to a therapist is a good start. There are some very effective treatments for agorophobia.

last summmer, i spent two months in my bedroom. i absolutely couldn't leave my house. i fed my animals and that was it. if it had not been for PC, i don't know what i would have done.

i agree with Ben. talk to a T. there are excellent treatments for this. my T helped me out of my dilemna.

I was like that a couple months ago. Although at first when I did go out or was around people by myself I had quite a few panic attacks, after doing it repeatedly it seemed to lessen quite a bit.

So ultimately, you do need to push yourself out of your comfort zone...at least for a bit.