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11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 13

I´m new here

Hi everybody.

I'm new and just wanted to say hello.

I suffer from panic attacks, anxiety, and recently agoraphobia. I've dealt with anxiety and depression for years but the agoraphobia is completely new for me.

It started at the beginning of this year. I am unable to work. I've lost 40 pounds since January. And the past 3 months, I haven't gone anywhere. I can go outside and talk a walk, but I haven't travelled anywhere in a car or anything. It's very overwhelming for me and embarrassing and I don't know what to do, so that's why I'm here.

My family doctor prescribed medicate for me, but I really don't like taking meds. I wanted to use that as a last resort. I'd like to try to find some tools to help me work through it.

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 13

I´m new here

My doctor prescribed medication for me, is what I meant to type.

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 13

I´m new here

Wow... Thanks for responding so quickly!

At the beginning of this year, I was sick with sinus issues and stomach problems. It all kind of snowballed from there. I started losing weight, heart racing, etc...

I was hospitalized for my heart racing and had tests done to check and my heart is fine. Then I had tests done to check my stomach because of losing weight. They said I have IBS, diverticulosis, and GERD. None of those things should cause the belly pain I was having or the weight loss.

Basically the doctors said they think I have anxiety disorder and it's affecting me physically.

In January, when I'd be at work, I couldn't function. My heart would race, I'd be flushed, felt sick like I was going to pass out, lightheaded, etc... So I quit my job. I literally thought I was dying every time i went there.

I was still going to doctors at that point, not knowing what was wrong.

Since then, I had been okay to go to the store, or to a friends house for a but, but then I'd notice when I did, I'd feel horrible. The last time I was in a car was in May. I was with a friend, going to the store. My heart started racing, I was nauseous, felt lightheaded, like I was going to die. I made him turn the car around and take me home. Since then, I haven't been anywhere outside of my neighborhood.

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 13

Too Far Gone?

I feel the same way... I have been suffering from panic and anxiety really badly for pretty much this whole year and I have periods of time where it's not as bad but this past week has been horrible. I think sometimes... Am I going crazy? I feel so edgy all day long, shaky, like I can't relax or feel calm. I feel like I'm coming out of my skin. Then I think... Is something physically wrong? Then that starts a whole new panic that I'm dying or I'm physically sick. I hate this. My mind goes nonstop all day. I have been dealing with agoraphobia, as well. I can go outside of my house, on my porch and sometimes, I can take a walk up the street and back, but I have GONE anywhere in over 4 months and just the thought of it terrifies me. I want to function like I used to, I was always out and about and working 10 hours a day. I had so much fun and it was great. Now I'm alienating myself from my friends, and I get panicked even if someone comes over to my house. I'm so fearful all the time. And I don't like medications. I am afraid they will make things worse or

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 13

Too Far Gone?

Sorry.. My message got cut off...

Or the meds will just mask the problem. I want to work it out but I don't know how. And I feel so defeated. Then I get depressed. It's just a vicious cycle. I've tried meditation and it seems to help a bit, at the time, but I feel like I'd have to do it all throughout the day. I just don't know what to do anymore.

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 13

Too Far Gone?

Ashley,

So far, I have read through 1 and 2 but I don't have a printer to print the forms for the homework. And I just read some of the relaxation one.

My problem seems to be focus. I will read something and start it, but at times, I feel so edgy, it's like I can't complete it.

I can sit and watch a movie or a show or read a book but its like when I have to focus and do something, I feel overwhelmed.

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 13

Too Far Gone?

Thanks, Ashley...

I think that will help. I feel I just need some guidance with all of this going on. I get so overwhelmed with my thoughts that I feel like I can't do anything. Or say I am doing the dishes... I will think... Oh, I need to do laundry and I should run the sweeper, and water the plants, then it's just a snowball effect. My mind constantly just goes.

I am going to start from the beginning with the chapters and do a page a day so I can really focus. And I'm also going to try to write in the forums once a day, as well. I think it helps to talk it out, especially with people who understand. I have a wonderful support group as far as family and friends, but they haven't been through this and don't really understand what I'm going through.

I'm really grateful to all of you .

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 13

Too Far Gone?

I am excited to see results, too. I hope I can. I can't keep going on like this. It's horrible.

And I will definitely check out the worry session. I need to find a way to stop the constant fear.

Thanks again!

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 13

Too Far Gone?

Thanks, Hugs...

I have been so embarrassed about this whole thing and how I've been feeling, but I realize I need to talk about it and figure out what I can do to make better. And who better to talk to than people who are struggling and going through the same types of things. And if i can talk to someone else and it helps them through THEIR day... Even better! We all need support.

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 13

Too Far Gone?

I really enjoy talking to everyone on here.

I definitely think it helps.

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