I have been stuck inside for 4 months now and because of the corona virus 19 I am terrified of going outside and all these rules you need to follow are so crazy washing your hands often, wearing a mask and social distancing it a wonder that anyone would want to venture outdoors. I still haven't found a counselor in my city who treats agoraphobia and panic attacks, because my panic attacks have caused me to not go outside.
How long have you been in therapy?
@Eyeshabunny1 I was in therapy, but am not in therapy anymore…I know looking to find a counselor who treats agoraphobia and panic attacks which cause me to be afraid of leaving my home.
It is definitely hard to find the motivation to try to get out with all the extra issues like you mentioned. Since you have done therapy before, what did your previous counselor advise you to do when attempting to go out? How were you preparing yourself to get out before all the covid factors?
@kvolm2016 Years ago, when I was seeing a counselor she advised me to keep a record of everything I do everyday and that would include getting outside, but to take baby steps and not do a lot at one time. In other words to break it down into smaller manageable steps. I was able to get out of my house, but I think after we moved that was a big transition for me so it was more difficult for me to get out. Although I was able to get out once, but now since the corona virus 19 I haven’t been out in 4 months. I have been housebound for that long and don’t know when I will get out again.