Hello. I dunno if this is related to being an introvert, but I dislike going outdoors. I do, sometimes, when necessary (like to school or to eat with family), but I prefer to stay in my house, and soooometimes go to a friend's house, but not OUT. I'm quite comfortable with that matter. I'd rather be on my PJ's all day long, talking through the phone or watching TV. (No, I'm not PC addicted or anything, I actually have really high grades in my school).
Problem is that one sometimes feels kind of trapped or enclosed due to that, and I don't know how to solve this problem without going out... But it's so hard... So it's kind of being stuck in a limbo where you don't know what to do.
Any suggestions?
2007-07-06 14:31:33 · 5 answers · asked by ViCtoria 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
That's called agoraphobia, and it is fairly common. It's a real disease, I mean it's not just 'all in your head'. (Well, actually it is all in your head, but you know what I mean.)
There are many ways to treat it, depending on how bad it is and how much you want to change. The easiest way is just to get out, a little at a time, until you get used to it. That's called 'graduated exposure therapy'. You can do this yourself! Sometimes counseling or even psychotherapy can help. In more extreme cases, antidepressant drugs can help.
2007-07-06 14:39:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I understand how you feel. I go out as little as possible. It seems like when I do go somewhere, I can't wait to get back home. I am on disability so I also have a lot of physical problems that prevent me from doing much also. I know how comforting and safe home feels, but you really need to get out & start living your life again. It sounds like you are agoraphobic or at least on your way there. Don't let it go untreated or you will miss so many wonderful experiences and memories. Talk to a counselor and start a little at a time going out for just a few minutes each time and extending it each day. Don't spend your life in a box, get out and enjoy the beauty that surrounds you. I wish you well.
2007-07-06 15:13:16 · answer #2 · answered by vanhammer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am the same way...I hate going places, especially if there are other people there. However, I have found that if I force myself to go out, the anxiety passes and I end up having a good time. I believe it is just part of being an introvert. Only other introverts understand. Just try to get out more.
2007-07-06 15:07:29 · answer #3 · answered by Jen2U 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are comfortable in your own environment because you can control it. Once you step outside, then you are outside of your control area. You are afraid of the judgment, crime, bugs, evil, it doesn't matter what label or feeling you put to it. It all comes down to this. If you want to live like a pack rat then just wait and that will be the end all to your actions at this time. Later in life you feel that whatever you gain when you are out, you will not want to give throw it away for fear that you might have to go out and get it again.
The way I see it is this. If you want to live in fear then fear is all you will have. If you want to live your life, then life is all around you, out there, not in here.
2007-07-06 14:42:13 · answer #4 · answered by Oakine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im the SAME as you. its hard, but getting better. you need to learn how to let people into you life and how to feel absolutely comfortable around them. let them see who you really are and all the things that make you special.
2007-07-06 14:39:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋