0_Apprentice
I have agoraphobia and have panic attacks if I try to leave my house
1_Wizard
I find that people in your situation will go to great lengths to avoid them.
0_Apprentice
Yes it is hard so I just stay home unless I just have to go out
1_Wizard
Do you have any family members with the issue?  I find it runs in the family, and deaths in the family can be a trigger.
0_Apprentice
Not that I know of most of my family does not really understand it and just think its odd
1_Wizard
Well still make sure you get support from them, people with this issue have a higher risk of substance abuse and depression.
0_Apprentice
well yeah because when you stay home all the time its depressing
1_Wizard
Treatment can help though.  Cognitive Behavioural therapy is what's mostly used these days.
0_Apprentice
Medications help too as a last resort I find
1_Wizard
Whatever you do, just make sure you are able to leave your home!