So I bought a book the other day that use low-intensity CBT techniques to treat agoraphobia. I've been slowly working through it and I'm feeling positive but it's only been a week &amp; things take time.

Today I was supposed to attend a family gathering but even with taking my anxiety meds (which usually help), I still couldn't leave my house.

I just don't know how I’m going to move on from this current state of anxiousness. I used to be a relatively social person who’d study, go to work, see my friends regularly, travel by myself &amp; take random trips to places.

Three years later (i.e. Now) I’m a shell of myself, I have no friends, I can’t work due to anxiety &amp; other MH conditions &amp; my future doesn’t look bright if this continues.

If anyone’s reading this who’s overcome agoraphobia, how did you do it? Do you have any advice?

Thanks in advance!