@missoreo Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! We are all meeting virtually and converse while we walk and exercise. Come on and join the crowd! It sounds simple to take a step outside and get going, but I know when you are battling agoraphobia it can be a challenge. So, let's get those shoes laced up, and open the door. Walk around your livingroom and kitchen. Tomorrow do the same and consider standing on the porch for a few minutes. Eventually you'll want to extend that to going down the driveway to the post box. As we all will say, "baby steps". Forgive yourself on the days when it feels so overwhelming. Deep breaths and feel how proud of yourself you are for considering joining us! We're proud of you!
Ginger

I understand. I have a fear of walking up and down the street for any distance. No problem walking in Mayo Clinic and the streets around. I used to hike every weekend up the mountains in Tahoe for 13 years and retired here and have yet to walk up or down or around. I walk to the street Mail box. That is it. I think writing this and it is now out loud, I want to try with your walking program. Had not thought of sharing this with others. Thanks