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| Thu, 03-09-2006 - 11:28pm |
Hi All,
I am glad I came across this board. I have fears/anxiety about lots of things, just general anxiety. Going out in public and even worse is having people in my home. I don't go out much, except when I have too or when someone is coming to the house. It is easier for me to be in a store full of strangers who ignore me than at home with one person who is paying attention. I am a stay at home mome of 2 young children and my greatest fear is that my problems are damaging my kids. My oldest is 4. I have a really hard time taking them places like library story time, parks, etc. I can't handle having their friends come over (or babysitting) because I stress out about it for days until the kids get here and then I am on edge the whole time they are here. I usually finally lose it after they have left and just either explode by yelling at my husband or the kids or burying it. . . and that eventually comes to the surface somehow too.
I was diagnosed with fragmented personalities (sort of like mpd only the "people" who are inside me don't take over my life, just specific situations) about 16 months ago. Very strange thing to find out about yourself but at least now I don't feel like I am going crazy. I am stressed out to the max right now and was wondering if anyone has some coping strategies or tools that worked well for them for social anxieties or frags. If anyone has experience with a sitaution they have healed from and have advice. Or found something calming. I really don't want to take meds. I did take zoloft for almost a year and a half several years ago (it was only supposed to be 6 months, long story) and hated it!
These are things I have been dealing with for years and I just feel like I am going to snap. Can't even answer the phone without having a panic attack. Hide in complete panic (shaking, sweating, etc) when the doorbell rings.
Well, this is longer than I intended it to be. TIA for any and all advice. I really appreciate it.

Welcome to our community. We're glad that you found us! There's alot of info available in the *coping tips & tricks* folder. Please read it when you have a chance. I have found belly breathing & meditation to be the most helpful. I was able to get out of the house & behind the wheel by approaching driving in small steps. If you have the desire & motivation, any fear can be overcome. Some folks have used hypnosis. Whatever is used takes WORK! Since I know it's possible, I have the confidence that you can get back out your front door! You can get your life back!
Many of us have had fears & panic like yours.
Welcome to our community.
Sheri Ann