i think i am developing agoraphobia

[u/nuwanda_ell]

im an autistic teen girl and also have a myriad of other issues going in my life, such as depression and anxiety, insane heat intolerance and fatigue, the burden of being unattractive in a society where that is seen as basically a crime, and intense lonliness. i do have friends, some are my best friends for years who go to other school (i have 2 trios, primary school and a high school) and then my other friends from school who those i dont see often.

even being with friends i feel lonely, and every week the thought of leaving my house and going out makes me so anxious. i cant get to school for many reasons but this is only making it worse. for example, its a normal temp day but my school always has the heating up even though they know my intolerance. i know i will be uncomfortable and sweaty, so i dont go.

im nervous to go to the shops, and my 'safe places' are only really family/friends houses. i'll go to the shops if i REALLY want something but even then its more just me thinking about going and then not going. it started out as "ugh im tired and not up for going out" but its getting worse and so is my mental health.

i have taken some online tests (yes i know those arent always proper, im not self diagnosing im just thinking based on my experiences), that have said i liekly am developing it, and im lowk scared.

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[u/North_Confusion2893]

I would strongly suggest making a habit of getting out of the house now, because the longer you leave it, the worse it will be and the harder it becomes to break.

[u/HammyHavoc]

Seek the help of a qualified pro. Been there, done that. Realized I let it ruin years of my life, which was absurd to the max.

[u/Avon_Barksdale63]