Well the title says it all, that is my diagnosis, I have been told I suffer from Social and Agoraphobic Anxiety disorder, I am not 100% convinced that that is all that is wrong but I shall go with it for now.
I am slightly disappointed though, I thought knowing what the problem was would bring me some sort of peace of mind, and help those close to me to understand me - perhaps I was being over optimistic but that hasn't been the case. I am sure no one would tell someone scared of heights to climb a ladder, or someone who was scared of water to jump in a pool, but I have had a few people tell me to go for a walk - I wish it was that easy and I wish others would understand that it isn't...but it's something I have grown used to.
I have decided a dog would do me good, I would have to take it out - one of the problems I have is that I have no reason to go out, and no money to pay to go anywhere, but I think I would be all right walking a dog - although we only live in a flat I have been doing some research and I think a Chihuahua would suit me!
2 new additions to the family are Bobby and Psycho (pictured below, Bobby is blue, Psycho is white), I used to have Budgies when I was young and fancied keeping them again...I'm slowly getting them used to me although Psycho has quite a bite on her!
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What a name psycho - hope that is not her nature!! I know what you mean about a diagnosis - knowing and hoping it would make you feel better. Just take baby steps and eventually you will get there. It doesn't matter how long it takes - Rome wasn't built in a day. I think getting a dog would be good for you because other people with dogs usually smile and say hello and eventually some even stop and natter. That is what I have found, and yes, it is definitely a reason to make you go out. Go for it. Even a small little terrier type dog would suit you - just don't get a lapdog that you could carry around in your bag or doesn't need any exercise because you will be defeating yourself. Let me know how you get on. Take care xx
ReplyDeleteMy dad and his wife live in a flat and they have a yorkshire terrier. Bless ya.
ReplyDeleteI have two dogs and although I am quite a shy person, I have met some lovely people and dogs who over the years have become nice friends.
Dogs are great, they are full of love, don't mind what you look like or smell like ! and are always there for you ! As for 'phobias'and disorders mine is driving, I am terrified of driving, I can't drive and people think it is strange or rather I am strange that I can't, people think my phobia is silly, its quite a stigma I can tell you ( i am 41 !). It fills me with fear, and feels like a mountain I could never climb, But I am saying this to you in the hope you will climb yours, that you take that first step to being free. I wish you luck and I am excited for you that you are thinking of making a start... and getting a dog...ah !!
Take it easy and someone once told me that the only way out is through!
Good luck XX