Agoraphobia & Relationships

Hi everyone, I hope someone can give me some advice.

I live with my fiance, we have a little dog and live in a beautiful setting in Scotland.

Since moving, I found my anxiety and panic to be a lot worse and this has lead to me becoming agoraphobic.

I see a psychologist (although I feel we may be nearing the end of our sessions as she feels there is not much else she can teach me) but I still struggle getting out.

I drive, and when out on my own I can manage down to the local village to do some basic tasks like post letters, do the recycling etc, however whenever I try to break through the boundaries and go furhter my body simply says "nope" and panic takes over.

I have been with my fiance for over 3 years now, and in this time we have been out in the car together a couple of times in the past, but we obviously want to be out and about doing things now, attending events, checking out wedding venues etc. but i struggle being any more than 5 minutes from home.

I do relaxation, therapy, breathing techniques etc, I try to exercise, i take minimal caffiene and I am on some medication but I just feel very stuck.

This obviously, and understandably, had lead to feelings of worry that my other half will get fed up of me and my condition (he is incredibly understanding and great with me!) but my brain tells me otherwise!

Help! (fingers crossed)

Would love to chat to others with this condition to compare and contrast x

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