@catharineistrying: Maybe I was too confident going into this? I didn’t wake up dreading going to the movies for exposure therapy - so I really assumed my medication as a precaution would help, just in case. I can’t even pinpoint what made me feel anxious. I didn’t feel trapped, I just felt pure panic. I had no thoughts in my head. Nothing was saying “I won’t be able to leave the theater” or anything like that. We even had a friend with us and it was fine. I don’t know - it was just one of those for no reason panic attacks. Sending love! 🤍 #agoraphobia #exposuretherapy #panicdisorder #panicattack #MentalHealth
agoraphobia is so debilitating at times, i’m so proud of you for getting through!! i swear going to the bathroom to calm down is the biggest lifesaver ever for me😭
2026-09-27 22:14:25
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alexandrammoncayo95 :
My anxiety gets worse during that time of the month..
2026-09-28 02:49:35
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giddygad :
"You got this!" and you did!!!! 🥳
2026-09-27 21:10:52
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Abbyswrld :
You still did so great tho. You pushed through and you did that. I’m proud of you 🥹🩷
2026-09-28 03:08:31
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mell 🌀✨ :
I’m proud of you! I’ve struggled with the same thing but I’m not medicated because it makes me anxious (go figure 😂)! Going to the movies used to be my favorite thing ever and in recent years my anxiety and panic attack disorder got so bad that I stopped! This weekend I went to see resident evil and really pushed myself. I had to go the bathroom and calm myself but you know what? I went and sat back down and enjoyed an awesome movie with my friends! So I’m proud of both of us! We can do hard things 🫶🏼
2026-09-27 23:19:10
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Jay :
What meds did you take, if you don’t mind me asking? I have meds too for exposure so I’m curious…
2026-09-27 21:55:42
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brandy 🤍 :
Yes girl shake it off!!! You made it through and were so proud of you Queen!! Bonus you looked fabulous as always!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘😘😘
2026-09-27 22:08:12
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Carlawithac :
Yes! Shake it girl!!!!!!!! I’m so proud of you! Just like a scared dog shakes it all off!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️🍿😍😘
2026-09-27 23:13:50
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jen :
Hii! So I’ve been struggling with agoraphobia and one thing that i noticed that helps a lot is cutting out sugar! The freezie you got is loaded with sugar so definitely keep that in mind for future! Ofc you can eat whatever you want but just some advice 🥰 you’re doing amazing
2026-10-01 04:01:28
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Vivian Williams :
Cat u did good u showed up! U handle and used your tips for anxiety and shook it off like Taylor! Proud of you love!
2026-09-27 23:13:42
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Jessabee :
So proud of you!! I'm recently dating a guy and we've had two movie dates so far which is more than I've done in years! definitely tough but like you, I got through it!!
2026-09-27 23:09:07
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briananpate :
Yesss! Went to the movies not that long ago and made it thru the whole thing. We can do anything we set our minds to 🫶🏼
2026-09-27 21:26:37
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Alicia Stacy :
I was waiting for you to do the dance scene from the latest monster series, Lizzy Borden in the bathroom. Soooo proud of you though!!
2026-09-28 04:01:09
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Ari📚 :
I love the shirt!! So proud of you!!
2026-09-28 02:56:09
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Ang M :
So proud!!! 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻 you did it!! Shaking is so good (and dancing!) and you’ve showed your nervous system who’s boss 🩷🩷
2026-09-27 21:32:09
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Floor🤍 :
i’m proud of you cat ! 🩷
2026-09-27 21:12:11
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Morgan 🌼💚 :
loooook at that wardrobe choice!!!🥰🥰🥰 girl you are so beautiful 💚love the outfit too!!!
2026-09-27 21:16:22
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Vivian Williams :
Ty for showing us your vulnerable times to u are so brave queen
2026-09-27 23:14:41
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kelseyrm01 :
i am so proud !!! u inspire me
2026-09-27 22:08:46
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zacm64 :
I’m scared taking my meds I’m starting Prozac 10mg 😔😭 but I have to take them I can’t go anywhere without having anxiety or panic attack
2026-09-27 21:48:04
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Seattle❤️Smiles :
An airport!? Girl. I can't even think of one without going nuts. You're doing amazing. My heart rate skyrockets and I plummet.
2026-09-29 22:38:00
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stella 🕸️ :
girl movie theater bathrooms genuinely cause me crippling anxiety and i cry all the time when i go in, not for the same reasons but i get u
2026-09-29 02:45:21
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Budget Bae | Beauty Deals :
I'm glad you made it through! The last time I went to the theater it was 2023 and I almost fell asleep lol! My attention span these days is shorter so I need lots of breaks, which is why I just watch at home. But I might go for Doomsday
2026-09-29 01:58:21
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Jules :
Holding the cold cup and putting it on my face helps sometimes!
2026-09-29 01:18:09
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MacyChampion :
I actually love going to the movies by myself because if I feel like I can’t do it anymore I can leave mid movie without making anyone else leave and knowing that’s possible almost makes it easier to stay
2026-09-28 05:38:21
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