Does anyone else have this intense fear of stepping a foot outside? or even looking out the window because it feels like ur being seen and exposed. Even having the windows open feels like that too.
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anxiety
3 weeks ago
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Anonymous
3 weeks ago
Yup. Even when I'm watching a movie or smth I cant open a window bcs I'm afraid ppl will perceive me through sound. Rn I'm fighting myself to go to the laundromat in my building. Probs won't go like usually. Haven't left my apartment in like 2 weeks. You're not alone 🫶 idk how to solve ur/our problem, just know other people feel the same, you're not crazy
Admin
3 weeks ago
Absolutely i feel that, your not alone in that feeling, i remember i was home schooled for 1.5 years from 6th grade to beginning of 8th, because of my anxiety, i couldnt step outside the house, and i didnt for months on end because i was scared, i felt locked inside my own head, now im in 9th grade and i can actually live, and honestly i feel its all because of medication that i started in end of 8th grade i started on Sertraline after getting a perscriprion from CAMHS, and i can finally live, but for you i suggest that you try to talk avout it to a therapist, try to get help and take care of yourself, i know this is difficult, ive been thru it for years, and if i can get past it, so can you <3
Anonymous
3 weeks ago
I am sort of like that... but different. I'm afraid to leave the house/yard because of years of emotional abuse. It haunts me. I have to keep the curtains open during the day so I can see who is coming and going. My husband likes to play mind games and instill fear. Everyone who drives down the street is a threat. Can't leave the house alone because all of those people at the grocery store are a threat too. Can't talk to anyone because clearly that mean I'm doing adult activities with them. I had anxiety before all this, just generally being afraid of people and certain situations, but it's like he feeds into it somehow and makes it worse.
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