Hi...I found this site on a search to self help my panic attacks and anxiety. I was diagnosed about 7 years ago. I have not been able to work due to my agoraphobia in 6 years...The past year was better..I started to drive again, went to stores by myself, went out with friends..I thought life was great..I even considered going back to school or trying to get a part time job. Then on 2/20/08...I had a dizzy spell...I just got over crying for about 45 minutes ( my father was diagnosed with lung cancer and dying in the hospital,me and my sister had a huge disagreement about his financial issues,my deep freezer broke and I lost all my meat, and I received a utility shut off notice..) I went to make toast for my son, turned my head to say something and then the room started spinning..I dropped myself to the floor and paniced.
I called the doctor and made an appt...because of all the recent stress in my life he said it was anxiety. It scared me that it came on so quickly and I haven't been the same sense..some days are better then others. My recent fear is being home alone...or anywhere alone...I used to love to shop,go to Bingo..and now I am to scared I will get dizzy again...
I haven't had a dizzy spell sense then...besides minor dizziness during a panic attack but the fear is still here.
I could go on forever but this is just an intro..
