“Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by symptoms of anxiety in situations where the person perceives their environment to be unsafe with no way to escape. These situations can include public transit, shopping centers, crowds and queues, or simply being outside their home on their own.”
I hope this isn’t insensitive, please don’t feel like you have to answer if you don’t feel comfortable. I’m wondering what symptoms you would experience if you had to go out and run errands for a few hours. Do you experience a physical reaction or is it mostly an emotional reaction?
I’ve suffered from anxiety attacks where I feel tightness in my chest and difficulty breathing, racing thoughts, etc. Is it anything like that?
I’m glad you have what sounds like an amazing support system at home!