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I am so sorrry you suffer with this.  There was a guy who used to work for me who was afflicted.  He'd gained some control over his illness, but still had riigid requirements, like he could only go within a certain radius of his home and could only do it with someone he considered safe.  I am a homebody, so I can relate to some extent.  Best wishes for you to gain some control over this beast.  The photo you used is so haunting and the colors perfect for the mood of the message!

I second how perfectly this conveys the suffocating darkness of dealing with this condition. 

Great use of text effects and paint to convey the mood!

Big hugs Cath.. I love the texture and paint as well, and the emphasis on the challenge word outside.

What a great way to express that feeling. I am sorry you struggle with this. It is not fun, I love that you are willing to let us know about you. That's a good step. 

There's a lot of power in this page, in acknowledging the fear & frustration of this phobia.  My grandmother suffered from it as well, so I have a little understanding of it, and I wish you nothing but the best in dealing with it.