Etherealwalnut
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Hello all  I am new to this Support Group. I have been looking for an online support group for agoraphobia and I am so glad I have found one finally I am TERRIBLE with introductions, but I shall try my best.  I am male, 22 and live in the States. I have been suffering from agoraphobia for..well..just about all of my life. However, it has become very prominent over the last 7-8 years. It crippled me completely. I dropped out of school due to the fact that I could not focus and would have intense panic attacks every time I went. I used to be a straight A student (well, I was forced to be one) and all that was for nothing. Once people hear you dropped out they judge you right away. There is a stigma that follows that - you are stupid, lazy, ect, ect. I did obtain my G.E.D. though which still amounts to nothing in the eyes of society. I had several jobs but had to quit only after a couple months because I would begin to break down and panic. It is hard to tell people about this disorder. They just assume you are lazy, want to avoid responsibility and are a leech. People have predetermined thoughts about this disorder and it is sad. That is why I hate even talking to my friends and family. Once I get asked the dreaded "So, what did you accomplish/do today?" question, I feel absurdly small and pathetic. I am lucky enough to have a partner who is very supportive, though. I am sure that my intense disorder puts unneeded stress on her though, like: constantly wanting to stay in; not able to support her like she deserves; always feeling inferior to her and everyone else. I can only imagine what she is going through, as well. I suppose I have rambled on a bit much. Sorry about that. Well, I will wrap this up. Be well, all. -AJ |
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