Agarophobia Thread

[Ocean Seal]

I think I have agarophobia, and it interferes somewhat with how I live, and I don't think its that uncommon. How can I not cure, but sedate it.

[Os Cangaceiros]

What is that? Fear of open spaces?

[Danielle Ni Dhighe]

I've been diagnosed as having panic disorder with agoraphobia.

[consuming negativity]

That's a very open-ended question. What kind of sedation are you looking for? Medication-induced? Help with CBT?

[Trap Queen Voxxy]

Perhaps try some organic nerve tonics or cannabis? I'd suggest this before going the sedative route. Pain in the ass.

[Creative Destruction]

do you have a complete fear of any open spaces or is it just afraid of being in crowds of people?

[Ocean Seal]

For me it's mostly about open spaces, and I have a great deal of trouble going outside except beyond most forced functions (ie: work). I'm not afraid that I'll be robbed or hurt or anything like that, but I'm very uncomfortable with social situations and I have an irrational fear that people don't really want to be around me. I'm also really anxious when I have to leave a spot and go somewhere else. And of course that I'm going to be extremely unprepared (as I feel when I have to go work or class) I'm not sure, but I have a series of social fears, though I consider myself reasonably well adapted to proper social functions. However, I have noticed a decline in my vocabulary and speech skills, and I honestly don't remember the last year very well.

The relief and sedation of this I was looking for was non-medical or with the use of cannabis etc as I cannot be high and go to work. So that's what I had to say.

[Creative Destruction]

i get nervous in social situations, as well. i used to suffer through this whenever i wanted to go to a concert, but as of late, i just don't want to deal with it anymore. i've become just happy kind of staying in or getting myself into natural surroundings.

i don't think i'm agoraphobic, because i love being in open country or in a forest with my wife. but i just really don't like being around people or in big cities. it's especially been this way since we've moved to the Portland area, where people just aren't very welcoming or nice. i was pretty surprised, coming from Texas. people down there are a lot more homely.

so, i just seclude myself, and i really don't mind. my wife's company is great enough for me. i just go to class, work and deal with other people as little as possible. i can't really drink or smoke, because i have depression and a tendency to go overboard with drugs. it's just better that i don't touch them.

[Creative Destruction]

that's not really helpful. i'm sorry. the best i can say is embrace it the most you can without letting it totally ruin your life. some folks just aren't social.

[markjameson2014]

theres nothing wrong with u, ur sumptoms are because we are under severe terorist psuchological warfare. all people feel the same. u must avoid all public places until things get better. its chaos, thats whu u get insecure. there are all crimes of the state. prove me wrong on what i said if u can

[markjameson2014]

Have u ever thought we are ruled bu a brutal terorist state that does not allow anu human rights or freedom of expression and thats whu u have all these defensive reactions? with stupid names like agoraphobia etc. U are stupid mu friend. u know whats wrong

[Danielle Ni Dhighe]

with stupid names like agoraphobia etc. U are stupid mu friend. u know whats wrong
Um, agoraphobia is a very real thing.

[Sasha]

Cognitive Behaviorial therapy is the way to go, but you'll probably need a specialist for that; http://www.patient.co.uk/health/agoraphobia-leaflet#nav-3

[Sinister Intents]

theres nothing wrong with u, ur sumptoms are because we are under severe terorist psuchological warfare. all people feel the same. u must avoid all public places until things get better. its chaos, thats whu u get insecure. there are all crimes of the state. prove me wrong on what i said if u can


Have u ever thought we are ruled bu a brutal terorist state that does not allow anu human rights or freedom of expression and thats whu u have all these defensive reactions? with stupid names like agoraphobia etc. U are stupid mu friend. u know whats wrong

I'm convinced you are a troll. GTFO.

Also as per agoraphobia, cannabis has helped me out with this, but I've overcome it, and it's never heavily affected me. I have a shitty irrational fear of grey aliens and being abducted now.