Well buddy, I'm housebound at the moment, so I hardly have a choice as to whether I go outside. It's one of the toughest things I've ever been through. You don't expect something like this to happen to you, but who does? I talk to a therapist about it. It drives me a bit crazy, sometimes. But gradually is the only way I can improve. The internet is a good communication tool. I really miss going shopping, and if I want to visit anyone, I take a taxi, because walking about would put fear up me/would bring on the sweat and panic.

If you really want to go out, you'll go. Stop pitying yourself.