What are you to anxious to do? How is agoraphobia effecting your life?
Tara Elizabeth,
Welcome to the forums. I can relate to the list of things you wrote that you have trouble
doing as I have had most of the same issues. As of right now I am working on driving and
being able to go into the grocery store to shop. I thought I had conquered most of my fears
over the years only to have relapses, but I dust myself off and try again. As for the shopping
I have started with going to smaller stores like the dollar store and have been able to work my way
into staying and working through panic ( I to have a hard time with the checkout line) I know its
because I can't leave in the middle of paying so I distract myself by working on my breathing and
looking at some of the things around the register,and repeating positive affirmations in my head.
It also helps if you go at a slow time of day as diva said. as for the driving, I have started out by
driving in a local park as the traffic is not as busy. By doing these things in small steps I am hoping
to build my confidence so that I can move forward. I agree with diva about listing your achievements
as this will show you that you can overcome alot of your fears. hope this helps.
