I have a fear of looking at the sky when I am outside. It has made my life miserable for a long long time. I have lost time at work, I don't follow up on things like I should of this unreasonable fear. I have become somewhat of a hermit similar to someone who suffers from Agoraphobia. When I think about it I become very anxious and my heart starts racing. However if I go outside and face it I usually do fine except for the anxiety and panic attacks. However when I come back inside I am immediately afraid to go outside again for the fear. Fighting this fear has not helped me. I have been treated by psychiatrists for years. I am on several different anti anxiety medications. Do you have any suggestions that could help me. I have heard of Cognitive Behavioral therapy but I am not sure that it would work. If I look out the window at the sky I usually don't become anxious so gradual exposure has not helped me. I am supposed to return to work in 2 weeks. Any suggestions? I can't remain a hermit forever and I don't want to end up on disability. Could a beta blocker medication help me? Thank You