Trapped On My Bathroom Floor for 2 Years

Listen to this episode from We're All Insane on Spotify. #foryou #podcast #sponsored #ad SPONSORED BY: RULA | Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/INSANE #rulapod ONESKIN | Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DEVORAH at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod JASPER | https://jaspr.co CODE INSANE for $300 off Sally spent 5 years trapped in her house and 2 years on her bathroom floor as her phobias spiraled out of control. From emetophobia to agoraphobia, her world shrank until she could barely survive. 00:00:00 What early experiences can create intense separation anxiety? 00:00:33 How can a single movie moment trigger a lifelong phobia? 00:02:26 What does a first major mental health spiral look like in adolescence? 00:04:28 How can an unexpected interruption change a life-or-death decision? 00:06:18 What is it like to be admitted for inpatient mental health care for the first time? 00:09:34 How do early medication trials affect mood and behavior? 00:10:14 Why do inpatient nights sometimes feel terrifying? 00:11:16 What coping skills are actually taught during group therapy? 00:11:35 Why do some patients “mask” progress to get discharged? 00:12:06 How do safety incidents inside facilities shape trust? 00:12:41 What happens in the first days after discharge? 00:15:25 How did extended isolation reshape anxiety and routine? 00:16:01 Why can a normal drive suddenly trigger a full-blown panic attack? 00:17:03 How does a long vomiting-free streak feed emetophobia? 00:18:45 Why do panic patterns generalize into everyday avoidance? 00:19:59 When does radical honesty with clinicians become a turning point? 00:20:35 What does “regression” look like when leaving home feels impossible? 00:22:05 How can one reliable friend become a lifeline? 00:23:16 Why do school and work attendance collapse under severe anxiety? 00:26:31 Can planning a big life change create hope—or pressure? 00:28:08 What happens when daytime successes unravel at night? 00:30:09 When is a gap year an act of survival rather than delay? 00:30:26 What drives someone to sleep on a bathroom floor for months? 00:33:06 How can tiny exposure steps start rebuilding confidence? 00:33:13 What’s the difference between dizziness and feared vertigo? 00:34:54 Why do basic hygiene tasks become so hard during intense anxiety? 00:35:31 What does a weekly relapse cycle reveal about stress triggers? 00:35:54 How do new relationships test recovery progress? 00:39:53 How can a sudden ear symptom reignite health anxiety overnight? 00:40:21 What does the most severe phase of avoidance actually look like? 00:40:51 How do medication changes complicate symptoms and recovery? Topics: Phobias, Fear, Isolation, Anxiety If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices