after having had a bad marriage and divorce, i had bad depression and panic attacks, i now find it hard to leave the house. has anyone else had this? If so how did you cure it??? and how long did you have it for???
2006-11-30 02:40:53 · 11 answers · asked by timmie 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
yes i did after i was badly attact in leeds. i cant remember how long it went on for but i had to force my self to accually stand on the spot where it happend. it was very hard but im fine now. its only you thats stoping you so its only you that can make life begin again.your marrage is dead but you are very much alive! now go out there and live! all the best, it gets easier after that first step.
2006-11-30 02:49:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I suffered my first panic attack when I was 21 (51 now) which came out of the blue. For many years, if I was out on my own, I noticed that's when the attacks would start. I truly understand how you feel and I can only assume that you have less panic attacks when you are in your safe haven (home). I personally, do not think there is a 'cure' as such. I believe it is a matter of control. I have often thought it would be an easy way to say I am agraphobic and not go out at all. If at all possible, the easy way is to go out with someone for everyday things (i.e. shopping,trips) things that 'normal' people take for granted. If, like me, you have family that is close to you, I tell them that I do not want/like to go wherever on my own. Over a period of time, you find that you can do things on your own and this is where the control comes in. Even now, after all these years, I can be at home for days at a time without going out. Then I think to myself, what am I doing, I can go out and I can do this and that. I think you will find that if you start to control it and not let it control you, you will be able to do the things that come naturally. I take each day as it comes, but now feel that I am in control of my life. I do hope this helps you. You are not agraphobic. Just be in control.
2006-11-30 04:41:44 · answer #2 · answered by Somer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have it as well. Big time panic attacks when I find myself in a crowd in a strange place!! I dont really think there is a cure to it. When I have to go out, I guess I just trick myself into thinking it's gonna be ok. I focus only on what I need and get it and go. If I start 'people watching', I will lose it for sure. Ive had it for many years really. I think I just find newer and better ways to stay in the house with noone really noticing that I am crazy. Good luck to ya.
2006-11-30 02:51:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello. Ive not had it but one of my partners started suffering from it after being badly beaten up outside a night club one evening. She would go out at night mainly but if we were out shopping during the day she'd suddenly get panic attacks.
I foulnd her a counsellour who really helped her overcome her fear. And gave her lots of support through it. It was a while ago since i was with her but if i remember rightly it took her about 6 months of counsellouring. However everyone is different hun. Have your thought and counselling? Have you got a close friend you can talk about your fears too?
You can try some of the simple steps she used to help her get out.
At first take deep breaths and make your way to the front door. Touch the handle and open the door at just a crack. Do this a few times. If this your comfortable with, open the door wider. If you begin to panic just close the door and take some more deep breaths. It helps to breathe in and out slowly but deeply all though these steps as it increases the oxygen to your brain.
Once you feel you can stand at your front door with it open your next step is to take just one step outside. Feel the air on your face and remember keep breathing. As you get better at it, each time take a few more steps until your standing right outside, even get as far as the end of your drive or at the edge of your road.
Each day just increase your steps more n more but always keep yourself in a comfortable state. Dont try and push yourself into something your mind and body isnt ready for.
My girlfriend took it each day at a time and after about the 4th month she was able to walk to her shop just on the corner of her road and back again.
Some people take longer and some can manage it in a less space of time.
You can try it anyway hun, theres defo no harm in trying it.
2006-12-03 09:57:42 · answer #4 · answered by Mystic Magic 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-30 12:58:43 · answer #5 · answered by LIz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had it bad last year could hardly walk out the door,i still get very anxious now&avoid going out when i dont feel up to it,not ideal but im hoping it will improve,councelling actually helps you could try that
2006-11-30 07:20:24 · answer #6 · answered by NightOwl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had it for 5 years already. It is hell. Still not cured. I suddenly got agrophobic when we moved from SA to Uk. it is bad bad bad. I feel for you.:)))
2006-11-30 02:50:46 · answer #7 · answered by Duisend-poot 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-30 02:44:57 · answer #8 · answered by Sir Sidney Snot 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thankfully I haven't had this! I would suggest speaking to your doctor about it who will pass you on to the relevant specialist to help you get through this.
Good luck!
2006-11-30 02:46:45 · answer #9 · answered by ehc11 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, Ive got arachnophobia
2006-11-30 02:45:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋