I Miss Friends!
I am agoraphobic and have an anxiety disorder (among other things). I was very attentive at church with my husband, we made friends, did things together and enjoyed life. For awhile.
The agoraphobia is back, I don't know what triggered it. But I have only left my home 3 times in 2 months. Doc visits I had to go to. I stopped attending church, because of the panic attacks and having been in over 3 months. (I was a 3xs a week person).
Friends have reached out, but they do not understand how it feels to suffer from this. They have compassion but no real knowledge of what I am dealing with. So they throw out 'simple' solutions, and it makes me withdraw further.
My husband is great and supportive as much as he can be. But I miss idle chitchat with girlfriends. Laughter. That is why I went in search of forums....
@Grayhair
Hi, I'm Kiara!
I don't have agoraphobia, but I have social anxiety, so I can relate to a point.
There are multiple people on 7Cups with agoraphobia, and they absolutely feel your struggle, so you're not alone! <3
We are all here for you, and we love you. We'd love to talk to you and keep you company! <3
@Grayhair, Hi, I'm Damaris. I'm looking for friends too. I relocated 22 months ago to live with my son and young grandchildren and have become more isolated from a church community and friends I had. I don't have agoraphobia or anxiety, but I'm a good listener and also miss chit chat, if you're interested in talking sometimes.
@Grayhair, looking forward to talk to you.
