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female
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22-25,
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writes:Hello,I need some advice. I am at my wits end here. You see, I suffer from anxiety. I have had this problem since I was a child. It would start out as a tight feeling in my throat, and that would convince me that I was about to be sick. I found that it would occur only when I went out to dinner in a restaurant with my family. I would always be extremely anxious if my parents suggested that we go out to dinner. Throughout the entire evening I would feel as though I would be sick. It eventually got so bad that I could no longer go anywhere near a restaurant. I thought I would be ok then. If I no longer went to a restaurant, I figured it wouldn’t occur anymore. But then it started occurring when I would go to a grocery store. I would feel as though I was about to be sick and have to leave. It happened so often that I quit going to the grocery store as well. The horrible anxiety attacks have continued to ruin my life. I barely leave my home now, because every time I do I feel as though I’ll be sick. I am 23 years old now and I don’t even have a driver’s license because the anxiety is so extreme in public places. I have no friends, no nothing. I can’t go anywhere without the anxiety occurring, and the fear of being sick in a public place is debilitating. I don’t know what to do anymore. I am so tired of the anxiety controlling my life. I was wondering, or rather hoping someone would have advice for me, because I’m ready to make a change. I just don’t know how. Thank you in advance. Reply to this Question |
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reader, DearCassy  +, writes (17 August 2009):
 I think you have agoraphobia,fear of being in crowded or public places.I'm not a doctor,but that's what it sounds like.Google it and you'll find some info on it.You should go to a doctor,or if you have a family doctor,you can go to them,or maybe they can come to your home,if that's possible.And maybe they'll be able to help you.Sorry if this didn't help much.
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