Does anyone else suffer from agoraphobia?
I’ve had it since I was 16 years old and I’m 32 now. I lost my Mum in January this year and started a new job a few weeks ago.
I’m really scared I’ll relapse and not be able to get to work. My panic attacks and anxiety are off the charts at the moment 
I’m so sorry for the loss of your mum, @stardust2023.
@Ali29 had written about suffering from agoraphobia on this thread - maybe you can chat.
Are you getting any support from your GP or mental health team? If not, it might be a good idea to reach out to them and tell them that you’re struggling right now 
Hopefully someone will be along to share their thoughts - I just wanted you to know you’ve been heard.
I don’t suffer from agoraphobia but I do find that anxiety has become an issue since the death of my husband.
Seemingly simple tasks or outings can become overwhelming very quickly and without warning.
I try to take a deep breath, calm my thoughts and keep going. The feelings pass as they always do - I just have to remember that. Try to distract your thoughts from thinking about what might happen - the more you manage to keep going hopefully your confidence in yourself and your ability to manage your anxiety will grow.
Take care and keep posting here for support xx
I suffer with severe panic and anxiety attacks , since my husband passed away suddenly. Im struggling to leave the house as the grief and panic attacks are all consuming. I feel for you! Sotty for you’re loss xx
My father died a year and ago and 2 months ago I started having panic attacks. Thankfully they have now stopped by I still have anxiety and feel stressed the whole time. I just can’t relax. I have started counselling. Which helps, but I wished I could feel like my old self again. What has helped you in the past to deal with it? Are getting support from somebody? I try to show compassion for myself.
Please keep on sharing as your feelings are valid and you are not alone in having these feelings. X
I get this when I feel low even when he was alive
It doesn’t help when you hear about stabbings in your home town
I am fine when I feel well but it does affect me when I feel low in other ways
Thank you for the replies.
I had an assessment with Sue Ryder for online sessions but they decided not to offer me them because they said 6 wouldnt be enough.
I’m waiting to see if the hospice can offer anything but its not looking good because im under the mental health team on a waiting list for EMDR for issues prior to losing my mum.