newly diagnosed with agoraphobia

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Registered: 01-16-2006
newly diagnosed with agoraphobia
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Mon, 01-16-2006 - 2:48pm
I was just diagnosed today with agoraphobia. Little confused by the whole thing really. Not too keen on having to take meds........but the docotor says that I need them. Been doing internet research on the whole thing but not sure about what I think. Does anyone else have this debilitating nasty thing controlling their life????????????
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Registered: 03-11-2004
Mon, 01-16-2006 - 4:10pm

Hi, there! It's great to see you here:) Sure wish it was under better circumstances.


You are NOT alone. Many of us with anxiety/panic have some agoraphobia. Some have specific fears. I didn't drive for 3 years because of my panic attacks & fear. However, @ that time, I was too afraid to get out to any social functions, the theater, restaurants, school events for my children, church, etc. With time, therapy & meds, I was able to get my life back. TBH, I still have to push a little most days & alot on some days. Finding a balance of rest, exercise & good diet are really important

 

 


 



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Registered: 03-22-2003
Mon, 01-16-2006 - 8:29pm

Welcome :)

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 01-17-2001
Mon, 01-16-2006 - 11:01pm

I just wanted to welcome you to the board. I have not been dx'd with agoraphobia but I have had a touch of it.


I would caution you about reading too much on the net.. that sometimes can not work in your favor and make you more anxious, try to trust you Dr and listen to him/her.


Let us know how you are doing and what meds you were prescribed.... a lot of us here are on different ones and may be able to comfort you.


Hugs,

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Registered: 01-16-2006
Wed, 01-18-2006 - 1:38pm

Thanks so much for the warm welcome. Its nice to know that there are other people out there with the same freaky problems as me.........lol. I know sometimes I can literally drive my husband and my children crazy with the things I do. Like the fact that I have a license but will not drive, or even go to the grocery store alone for that matter. What I dont understand is I used to always be an independent strong person and now I feel like a big baby who cant do anything by herself. Its pretty tough on the kids too....especially when they want me to go to their school functions or meet someones parents so they can go somewheres and I cant bring myself to do it. Hopefully, someday this will all go away. Thanks for the support!

Angel

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Registered: 01-16-2006
Wed, 01-18-2006 - 1:45pm

Thanks for the warm welcome. I too have the panic disorder along with severe depression. So the whole thing is one big huge uphill battle. The part the bugs me most is how I remember there was a time that I wasnt like this. I could drive a car, shop, work and all those other things I miss. Between that and driving my husband and my kids nuts with all this craziness. They are very supportive but I know it takes a toll on them. My doctor has prescribed me effexor (for my depression) and risperdal for some other crazy stuff I experience. She was talking about klonipin for my anxiety, I will know more next week. I will definatly do my best to check out the chat this thursday...with 5 kids in the house trying to get on the computer is a battle all its own......lol. Thanks again for the support!

Angel

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Registered: 01-16-2006
Wed, 01-18-2006 - 1:49pm

Thanks for the support. I have found out that reading about agoraphobia on the net can make it more scarier then it is. It certainly made me worry more. Consider your advice taken. Thanks so much!

Angel

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Registered: 03-22-2003
Wed, 01-18-2006 - 2:50pm

I hear you about the shopping, driving, etc... As Jan would say, we are all a work in progress & alot of us are making alot of progress rather quickly.

Sheri Ann