134 best r/agoraphobia images on Pholder | I WENT TO THE MALL TODAY!!! 18 months ago I couldn't leave my bedroom and after a long and exhausting road to recovery that I'm nowhere near the end of here I am. It's possible! I never thought I would see this day again.

I WENT TO THE MALL TODAY!!! 18 months ago I couldn't leave my bedroom and after a long and exhausting road to recovery that I'm nowhere near the end of here I am. It's possible! I never thought I would see this day again.

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You guys... I went to the grocery store. By myself. It’s so stupid and so easy and yet so hard- BUT I DID IT ! And I don’t really have anyone else to share it with lol.

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I use humor as a coping mechanism

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Made it to dental appointment. I cancelled it multiple times out of fear and anxiety, but made it this time.

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Going inside the grocery store is a major accomplishment for me. Sorry ancestors.

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Taken today, been battling for over 6 years now. It's been almost 2 years since I was in a shop feel incredible

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Summer vacation

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Exposure therapy. Took the train by myself to Harlem. My heart rate has been 146 - 160bpm the entire time. I'm tired. I just want to get from one station to the other to prove to myself I can do it.

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I managed to get a new job despite anxiety and agoraphobia tryna kick my ass, bought myself a new coat for the first time in years as a reward! ◉‿◉

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I got on the train, I got off the train just before the doors closed. I ran home crying. A few hours later I said “You can do this!” So I got on the train and rode the whole journey! Really proud of myself.

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Headed to best buy today to buy me and my crush some stuff. Nervous AF

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Gang’s all here

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Todays exposure: a drive thru. The fear of being “stuck” in line and not being able to leave used to cause so much anxiety and panic. But I was fine! Not even a slither of anxiety.

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Went to a party for the first time in over a year, I had one panic attack but managed to push through it and ended up befriending a dog! I call that a success !

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My Therapist told me to go for walks so here I am now :D

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picture describes agoraphobia for me very well

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Made it 4 blocks before anxiety kicked in on overdrive.

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Proud moment for me today, slowly conquering each day with at least one exposure! Today it was Dairy Queen to get a cake for my friends birthday, and than out to lunch! Talked/breathed my way out of two panic attacks ☺️

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Still working on getting further away from my comfort zone.

2yr ⋅

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Mindfulness, medication, thepary and this group helped me finally get back to work today! I made 6 whole dollars and I feel like a million bucks!!

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I went to the city at night, despite having a really bad mental health episode. It’s fucked up how something so beautiful can’t even cheer you up when you’re feeling depressed.

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I went to the beach for the first time in 5 years. Really proud of myself.

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Before agoraphobia this was my regular spot. I was able to touch the door but anxiety stopped me from entering.

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went out to multiple stores today despite having an awful panic attack before leaving my house!! here’s me with a random cat i met at the pet store today :’))

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Went out today and got a haircut after being in my home for 2 months straight!

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Mini achievement post! Got out to the farm w my two kids & my little brother. With little anxiety throughout the day. Feeling so proud of myself rn.

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Nearly 8 years later and it’s still just he and I. He’s so in-tune and comforts me (OCD with agoraphobia for 15+ years) at the right moments . My best friend.

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Outside again...wish me luck.

2yr ⋅

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Went for a walk for the first time in about 5 months. All by myself too! (had my dog with me though).

3yr ⋅

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i did it! i went to the grocery store for the first time in probably 6 months or more and i barely got anxious at all!

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Out, waiting for a friend to have a walk with. Extremely panicky but let's do it!!

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Flown today, feeling really proud been avoiding planes for 5 years plus, keep getting thru it guys it does get better :)

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Went out today, set a timer for how long I stayed out so see how long I could go without a serious panic attack. Got out and went to a trigger area and stayed 3 hours. Feeling really proud!

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Went for the milk but got some treats too. (2nd day in a row with an exposure exercise)

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Just flew today, feeling pretty good! :)

2yr ⋅

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I have such a hard time explaining agoraphobia to family & friends. Working on a collection of definitions to refer to.

3yr ⋅

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Lmao anyone else? Even texts give me anxiety

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Went outside again today to look at cats, ended up buying a little baby yoda plushy to reward myself.

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No. 3 Let's go!

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Staying put and riding it out. I can't see the road, my vehicle, or anything that might make this situation a bit more ok. Every 5 mins I move another 20 steps forward. This is how it's done. I don't want to do this. This is completely awful. A month and a half ago I couldn't leave the house. 👍

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Does anyone else feel guilty about this? Lol

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I took the train to a new city today!

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Had to get tested for COVID cause of roommates. Mural next to testing center.

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4 years of agoraphobia, gave away my car, stopped working and only visit the local town a few times a year. I'm the type that genuinely believes he's going to pass out/die/go insane in any situation I can't escape quickly and here I am on the other side of a flight. with a giant headache of course..

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Have you seen “Inside” by Bo Burnham? - I think it’s an agoraphobic masterpiece

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Having a kitten to care for has helped me so much. I went from being really anxious when inside cause I have GAD and Agoraphobia but having a kitten has been taking away my GAD. For those wondering she's my ESA. She makes me really happy and I haven't been depressed since then. We got her yesterday.

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Anyone else have their mental health kept in line by animals more than humans? Bad picture of my cat, but he is my best therapist right now. Pictured here is him getting angry because I wouldn't let him help. He always comes before me, keeps me grounded on day to day activities.

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A little victory for myself. Took this while walking my dog.

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I walked my son to his bus stop today.. a friend was with me so I wasn’t so scared. But it was such a big step!

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I have agoraphobia from not being “allowed” to go outside as I wished before I was almost 20. Once went out only 5 times for a whole year. (Extra details in comments.)

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When I’m in between anxious and a full blow panic attack, painting simple, time consuming things helps me A LOT. Just wanted to share. Coping mechanisms are great when we can find enough of ourselves to do them.

3yr ⋅

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Anyone else relate?

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I wish my local city had a school for a panicking agoraphobe like me with more online classes and less having to attend a physical building. I had a panick attack and failed to further my education again this year too, just like the previous year before. I live in Finland by the way.

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Behold depression. One day at a time! This was a couple if months ago

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I’ve started taking the train and the bus to go to school.. pretty scary at first. Now I just have to get used to it

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I managed to go to the doctor for check up, and to get my blood drawn without panicking.

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Before you give up

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Made it to my car!

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Leaving the Comfort Zone (xpost from /r/GetMotivated)

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I wrote this nearly a year ago, I was feeling so hopeless about never getting better and being mostly housebound since 2013. So much has changed this year, I go to college, alone(!) and have been able to go on days out and to the supermarket. It’s still insane to me, I can’t believe it.

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Why can’t I get through one simple shopping experience at Walgreens without “melting down” into my ugly cry?

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They talked me into a walk on the waterfront.

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Had more success getting out today. Have a duck.

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Just went for a hike all by myself! Took a wrong path and had to shimmy across a huge hill, thought I was going to fall but I didn't thankfully!

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Lesson today: I can still go out with friends, have bad anxiety, and still have fun despite my agoraphobia. Traveled about two hours to get here and it feels nice.

5yr ⋅

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Keep your chins up, everybody!

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Ah, the little gems you discover when you go out more often!

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Trapped in Walmart! Bananas for Scale

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UPDATE: I finally got a library card!

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Minimalistic Posters representing various Mental Disorders (Link in comments)

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Agoraphobia Rage

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