Agoraphobia, can you explain it to me........

Question

I have an aunt who is agoraphobic, we are not that close and she does not discuss it with us. I am afraid that I am developing it as well. I have an close to debilitating aversion to going outside, so much so that my husband just took our son to the park on a beautiful, not to hot, sunny day to the soccer fields to run and play in the grass, and I just couldn't bring myself to go with them, I have nothing planned today, I just couldn't fathom going outside, not afraid of going out, just can't imagine wanting to be out there.

Does this sound like the onset of agoraphobia, or am I being silly?

Answer 1

it does yes, i recently started feeling like this, and after going to the doctors and being refered they said i had it. it does sound how mine strated, not an actual fear as you say but just no wish to be outside, try to get a hold of it erly on because it really is a very terrible thing that interfers with your life. good luck

Answer 2

Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder.

Panic attacks are common. So, if

you had it, you'd avoid public and

unfamiliar places.  

Yes, it sounds like you could

be experiencing Agoraphobia.

Talk with your health care provider.

He/she can be more helpful.