Agoraphobia is an awful illness. I suffered this for 18 years with the leading illness of emetaphobia. I Somehow managed to have my family with my husband in that time, this didn't come easy.
It's a very controlling mental illness that took away years of my life, my ability to live normal (whatever normal is).
Then one day it was like something just clicked, I'd had enough, I was fed up with being scared of the panic and just walked out the door.
It's now been about 6 months and I've been to more places in that 6 months than I have my entire life.
Most days are without panic but some with it.
I started telling myself 'what's the worst that could happen?! So I get sick infront of someone or I have a panic attack, life moves forward and people forget'.
Don't get me wrong some days I have said nope I'm staying home today, but I try my best not to make it a habit, and look at places I'd love to visit and things I'd like to do.
There is very much a way out of this illness, trust yourself and never give up. It's so very worth it.
Don't let the panic control you, you control the panic because YOU are in control. X

Hello!
Thank you very much!
I usually never cry, but this video made me cry. I know how difficult it is. I'm agoraphobic and I have panic disorder. It's a frustrating situation. And I cannot even tell the reason why I became agoraphobic. I don't know if it's really important to know the reason(s) why... Sometimes I try to go out and sometimes I don't try anything. Well done Georgia! I wish you all the best. I love your accent! This video already has a positive impact on my life. Thank you very much the Speakmans! I love this video and I'm going to watch it again and again 😃

I found what helped me was sunglasses and headphones with calming music.. each day I would set a goal of going a bit further.. then I moved up to doing things that made me feel good like getting ice cream and then coming home.. I slowly started to embrace what I was feeling being scared, anxiety etc., and when I kept repeating the goals my body and brain realized that I was ok, and then my perception of the outside world changed... praying you've been able to get some relief & just know it's not your fault .. everyone goes through something.. tons of love & respect to you and your family 🙏❤

nobody that does not have this can understand - it is difficult - I can not go into a train...I instantly panic 😬

I really need to see you two for my emetophobia! What you do for people is so inspiring🥰

Nice story...if only getting over my agoraphobia was this easy 😑

i like this but just wish there was more time spent on treatment with multiple sessions over months, documenting the journey and the ups & downs of overcoming severe anxiety. I don't believe this stuff can be overcome that easily after just one session and one outing, it takes a lot of persistence and isn't easy. this is just the first step of a long hard journey

Wish i could get some help with mine  Georgia i hope you got your life back

When did she managed to get the sleeve tattoo during these 4 yrs? Anyway, congrats with the progress! Exposure therapy for the win 🎉