Tips for Anxiety Shopping During the Holidays

So I'm meant to go out Xmas shopping tomorrow but haven't left the house in months, and haven't been in a shop in even longer. Any tips please? I usually use the 5,4,3,2,1 technique

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WhiteFlamingo

1y ago

I don't have agoraphobia, but there was a time that I had similar symptoms. It was difficult for me to go in stores and sometimes I had a hard time even leaving my yard. During that time, it helped me to have someone with me. My boyfriend helps me feel more confident, so I always asked him. Having him there to keep me moving and find a quiet spot of I was overwhelmed helped a lot.

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