I think that my friend might be scared to leae the house?
November 17th, 2008
Posted by Dr.SkinCare
like i dont have enough problems trying to make my girlfriend better, but my friend refuses to come out of her house, when we tried to bring her out she passed out… any ideas of what to do? its been 4 months since she left the houseAgoraphobia is what it seems like it maybe but it needs to be diagnosed by a doctor. ReggieVery sad. She needs a therapist. Unless you are a therapist you can’t really do much for her. Try baby steps, like sitting on the porch or walking to mail box.
Do not enable her, do not buy her groceries or bring food and stuff to her house, but offer to take her to the supermarket or to K-Mart etc. Offer to take her at night when there aren’t many people there if that will make her more comfortable. Point out how unusual her behavior is and see if she’s willing to see a psychologist.I believe that your friend is agorophobic. Was she traumatized at all at one time? How long has she been afraid to leave the house? The baby steps might work, however, do not push the issue. She is definately afraid of something and until she or you figure out what that is, she will continue to live in fear. Do not push her. She will come out of it as soon as she feels safe again.theres alot of people in the world like this one time i was watching dr.phil and this lady hasnt left the house in 14 years it some kind of disease or somethin i dont think a therapist can help her maybe shes depressed or something traumatic happendstrange…
do you know why?
has she always been like this, or…?
good luck, consult a psychologist
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