[Blue_Bird]

I was wondering if anyone had any tips in overcoming agoraphobia and social phobia? I developed it over the past year, now I literally have no social life at all. I would like to start getting out more and not be nervous around people, in public places. I really want to actually be living my life I wonder if it's something I should start out with little steps first? I feel like I over think upcoming social situations to the point where I make it seem like something worse than it actually is and start getting more nervous.

[optimize990h]

I have to work on what came with my agoraphobia while gradually trying to build up the number of times I am outside the house. So, I agree little baby steps at first.

I have to mentally get myself prepared to get out. Lately, I found giving myself small rewards is helping ATM.

I try to massage the positives and work on relieving stress if I suffer any setbacks.

Take what you like, and leave the rest behind.

[Blue_Bird]

Originally Posted by optimize990h

I have to work on what came with my agoraphobia while gradually trying to build up the number of times I am outside the house. So, I agree little baby steps at first.

I have to mentally get myself prepared to get out. Lately, I found giving myself small rewards is helping ATM.

I try to massage the positives and work on relieving stress if I suffer any setbacks.

Take what you like, and leave the rest behind.

Thank you, I'm going to try this, I think I'm going to start by picking up my own prescriptions by myself first, I know it's small but at least it's something

[henrydavidtherobot]

Try going to the store with headphones on. It can get you used to going outside and people won't talk to you with headphones on. This could be a baby step.