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[LauraM]

I my name is Laura . My anxiety started about 4 yrs ago but has gotten worse where I don't go anywhere by myself. No grocery shopping alone not even driving alone so please if there's anyone that can help me get over this. I'm so tired and i want to live my carefree life again. At least drive my self to my moms house alone.

[Enduronman]

Welcome Laura,

Do you have any thought as to the beginning of this condition? Trigger?.. Also, why such concern about being alone? There's a bunch of people here that can offer up some ideas friend but I'm afraid we're going to have to have a little more then "I'm scared to go anywhere alone"... Puttin you back into the direction of a care free life from being petrified will take much transparency on your part.. (generalized information) please..Not address, state, zip, elevation, sq ft of yer house...You can do this!...

Ready whenever you are.

Enduronman. :)

[buckeyegirl]

Hi Laura, I am new to anxiety issues too. I went through a period of not wanting to go anywhere alone. I finally had to push myself to do little tasks at a time. It was tough but I was able to do it. I just tried walking around the house first, then around the block. Even if it took me an hour just to walk around my small block, one step at a time, it helped. I finally spent 2 hours talking to a family member who had the same struggles with anxiety when she was younger before I got the courage to go to an outdoor shopping mall alone. It was tough at first, my heart was racing and I kept thinking everyone was staring at me. But after I did it I felt so much better. It was exhausting but worth it. This may not work for you but maybe just start with something small.

I wish you all the best, sending good vibes your way.

[LauraM]

Thanks you guys ! I knew I wasn't alone but I'm trying. Every morning I get dropped off at work and I know it's a struggle but I make it to the end of the day and then come home. I'm ready though and baby steps as they say I will try. I know I'm not going crazy it's just my anxiety and fear of a panic attack but I know it will pass and I'll still be here. I'm so glad I found this forum to talk about this issue.