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Ambience24

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Joined: 09 Aug 2005
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Agoraphobia
Posted: 08-09-05 07:09am

Hi everyone,

i'm new to this forum, and just wanted to ask if anyone here is having to deal with agoraphobia + panic disorder and how they go about this. I am on lexapro at the moment, but although it does make me feel generally more happy than before, it doesn't have any effect on my panic outside the house, or minimal effect. It's weird because, I can't do things like put the bin bags or go to the shops alone, or anywhere alone I find difficult. However when I have to, like to go to work, ( although i'm not currently working), if I am in a routine, on a bus etc I can manage it, even though I feel bad. Things like going into a shopping centre alone terrify me though, so I am wondering what anyone think's I am suffering with? My doctor say's its panic disorder and that I am displaying symptoms of agoraphobia, whatever that means, but I would be really grateful to know what you think? The reason being that, my boyfriend is pressuring me to get a job, and I really need to overcome this, as it's hurting our relationship and my finances. I have tried councelling, tried alternative programs on the net, yoga, etc and nothing seems to work in terms of my anxiety outdoors. The thought of going out makes me want to throw up and I literally panic myself out of going out to take the bin bags out. It's just not on anymore, and my boyfriends mum is being very critical of me, even though I can't help this, and i'm finding myself getting depressed about the whole situation. Although saying this I am happy in myself, and have many indoor hobbies, like trying to setup in business, reading, yoga, listening to motivational cd's etc.. So it's not that i'm depressed, just anxious about going out. I also suffer with anxiety when I am faced with going to events, like party's etc, although if it's with my close freinds i'm fine. So i'm not sure.. Any help?

Thanks,
janey
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flowersintheattic

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Joined: 22 Feb 2006
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Posted: 02-22-06 22:14pm

The link below may help you, its an agoraphobic forum. You can find support there , and information about agoraphobia. Hope that helps :)


http://humanbloom.11.Forumer.C om/
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w0rldd0minat0r

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Joined: 26 Feb 2006
Posts: 238

Posted: 03-02-06 19:47pm

Gl with the problem,

maybe u should seek some professional help with trying to work out why you feel like this
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jimic

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Joined: 27 Mar 2006
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Location: WI, US
I Got This Crazy Problem Where
Posted: 04-04-06 22:47pm

Its kinda like agoraphobia, well its the closest thing I could think of but I dont liek looking up at tall buildings (i love cities tho, just not the buildings), but I dont mind looking up in fields, I actually kinda like it
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23seconds

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Joined: 11 Jun 2007
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Me To!!
Posted: 06-11-07 03:47am

all those feelings that u described I have aswell, if I'm alone somwhere I get extreamly anxious, and if I'm under ANY form of confrontation with an individual I want to vomit, I can' really hold a conversation with anyone new because two or three seconds into it my anxiety gets the better of me and it becomes this awkward silent thing that is extreamly embarresing, Its been pretty much going on for as long as I can remember (early teens)... I'v always thought that it was just that I was REEEEAAALLLY shy, but its getting worse the older I get, and I'm starting to think its not completely natural. its funny because I'm really talkative and silly and witty around people I'm comfortable around but when it comes down to functioning like myself in everyday situations I'm a completely different person, i give this impression of "quiet, sort of creepy, awkward" type of guy... which in reality is quite the opposite with family and good friends. I'm beggingin to think that I may need some sort of proffessional help, so please if u ever get to read this email me at [email removed] and let me know how you have been coping and what has or hasn't worked for you... good luck Smile
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Ben23

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Posted: 07-06-07 05:52am

I have this too. The more people, or the more confined the space the worse it becomes. I have been on prozac and some other medications in the past. Today I take nothing. I just try to avoid large crowded areas.

Are you also very picky and particular in conversation and feedback? I usually find myself skimming through a conversation, and only listening to the important parts. Sometimes I look right into someones eyes and try to hear every word, but I cant concentrate. I have this feeling like, I only have room for so much information in my head at one time. I am also a horrible multitasker. I dont even like looking in the rear view mirror while driving forward.
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