agoraphobia question

[hazel]

I have noticed recently that when I go out ( ie at lunchtime around the shops etc) that I feel quite anxious and unreal. It is quite strange because I'm ok at work and when I'm at the pub with friends or with my boyfriend. Does this sound a bit like mild agoraphobia, I don't know too much about agoraphobia really?

[nomorepanic]

Hazel

We all make places our safe zones and other places become a nightmare.

E.G. I travel to and from work ok but going on holiday makes me feel agoraphobic cos I am away from my safety zone.

This is probably how you are feeling.

Have a read of this from my website (if you haven't done so already)

http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/agoraphobia.htm


Nicola

[Meg]

Hi Hazel,

Doesn't sound like agoraphobia. Sounds like you're anxious and outside of your comfort zone alone.

To overcome it - do it more



Meg

Anxiety is a thin stream of fear trickling through the mind.
If encouraged, it cuts a channel into which all other thoughts are drained.
Robert Albert Bloch