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
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 Feb 2006 Posts: 7
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 :)
maybe u should seek some professional help
with trying to work out why you feel like
this
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jimic
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 27 Mar 2006 Posts: 27 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
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 11 Jun 2007 Posts: 1 Location: myrtle beach
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
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Ben23
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 05 Jul 2007 Posts: 21
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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.
