I'm 18 and living at home with my Mum with no income. I've tried on a couple of occasions to get a job but I've only lasted a couple of days at both because of panic attacks and my fear of being in public while v* (I always think it's going to happen when I'm in public). I feel so guilty that I can't help bring in money and pay for my own things especially as I'm considered an adult now. I really don't know what to do and I'm sick of people (including my Dad and his girlfriend) saying that I'm just lazy and can't be bothered because they don't understand... I've noticed that a lot of people on here are happily in work and that makes me feel even more guilty because if other people with this phobia can do it, so can I!

I'm sorry about this, I just really needed to rant!