Sometimes I panic at the thought of leaving the house?

Question

I feel like everybody is staring at me what should I do?

Answer 1

Yes, I agree that this does sound like agoraphobia, which is an anxiety disorder in which the person fears social situations where escape may be difficult. If it is interfering with your everyday life, prehaps seek professional help? Otherwise just remember that people wouldnt worry about what others think if they knew how little others think about them.  

Answer 2

I have this too. It's called agoraphobia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agoraphobia

You're worried about leaving the house because you're paranoid, thinking people are staring at you. When you go out, how many people do you stare at? I bet hardly any. It's the same for other people...nobody is looking at you. People might glance but they are too busy with their lives to be thinking "look at her, what a mess" or whatever you think they're thinking about you.

Try and leave the house a little more - even if it's just to a corner shop or the supermarket every day. Make sure you get out even if you don't want to.

Good luck.  

Answer 3

I agree with the advice given previously.  It's great and I hope you can put it into practice.

If not, Abbie, it sounds like you need some professional help.  Your doctor is there to help you sort through life problems such as these when they arise.

All the best to you. :-)

Answer 4

its an anxiety disorder called(if i can spell it) agoraphobia, u r generally fearing fear, noone is lookin at ya unless u r really hot...lol. u r normal, dont give into this, go outside, noone is gunna kill ya, or just take baby steps, maybe with a friend. and if all doesnt work see or call u r dr.

Answer 5

I feel like that a lot too, high levels of omega 3 fish oils help relax me alot, thats the one thing I would recomend. an anti - depressant that helps with anxiety would help too, its just ur anxiety that is telling u everyone is staring, but I know how dibilitating it can be, don't hide away from the world beleive me it'll just make u feel worse!

best wishes

Rossco

Answer 6

To be blunt, nobody is staring at you for more than two seconds. We all have our own problems.

I'm sorry you feel that way. Don't worry about people who judge off of one glance. You're living life for you, not for anyone else. Enjoy it my friend, we aren't guaranteed tomorrow. I hope you become happy someday.