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Meltdowns, shutdowns and agoraphobia

Takemetospringfield

Hi,

Long story short: I have agoraphobia, and I am desperately trying to overcome that agoraphobia. I am doing well and am not completely housebound anymore like I was at the beginning of the year. But...my main issue is that whenever I'm trying to do something that really makes me anxious (e.g going for a dental checkup or shopping) I have either a meltdown or a shutdown, and once I'm in that state I can't think rationally and absolutely cannot even consider leaving the house. I'm actively searching for answers of how to either stop this happening or how to cope when it does happen. 

So my main question really is: how can I deal with meltdowns and shutdowns without having to stay indoors? How do you guys deal with your meltdowns/shutdowns when you're out and about? I'd really love to know.

Also, I'm not interested in professional support as I've been there, done that multiple times and actually came out feeling worse, and I'm not interested in medication. I just want advice on how I can deal with the meltdowns and shutdowns in that specific situation (when I'm about to leave the house). Thank you :)

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  • I had on/off agoraphobia couple of times, so it is not something that will stay and mostly depends on issues to be solved.

    I usually have a different problem - I can't go out, unless I have a goal to go somewhere - shopping or dentist, because what is the point to just go outside?

    I would experiment - provided, that you have figured out other issues, but would it help going to shop with somebody you know together? I was avoiding shopping for some time, because I thought that everyone was looking at me and with cashiers it was a nightmare to deal. It helps, if you can delegate - if not, then maybe visiting shops, when there are less people also helps.

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  • I had on/off agoraphobia couple of times, so it is not something that will stay and mostly depends on issues to be solved.

    I usually have a different problem - I can't go out, unless I have a goal to go somewhere - shopping or dentist, because what is the point to just go outside?

    I would experiment - provided, that you have figured out other issues, but would it help going to shop with somebody you know together? I was avoiding shopping for some time, because I thought that everyone was looking at me and with cashiers it was a nightmare to deal. It helps, if you can delegate - if not, then maybe visiting shops, when there are less people also helps.

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