Meeting RIkkiann

[rikkiann]

Hi I have had agoraphobia and panic attacks for 30 years..It is a lot better but cant go into crowds.. It is depressing me

[poodlelover81]

I believe medication and therapy is the treatment for panic disorder. My aunt had it for 12 years and got over it with prayer. You might want to look online for possible treatments and act accordingly.

[rikkiann in reply to poodlelover81]

I DO Take efffoxer and klonopin for last 15 yr which i can go out and not stay home but to go in a crowd of this magnitute is just freaking me out ..I know i show not overthink but i cant help it..I am AFRAID

[lock4life]

I have had agoraphobia for 10 years, 3 years I could not leave my house. Sometimes not even my bedroom. No one I knew could understand the overwhelming fear, least of all me. I was introduced to a book called fear of flying. Had nothing to do with airplanes, just unexplained fear. Learning tricks like a panic attack never lasts more than 15 minutes so carry a stop watch. in your mind repeat random numbers out of order, your mind cannot conger fear while doing complicated irrational thoughts Once I was in a very crowded elevator a friend told me just turn around and face a different direction your mind thought the danger was gone. it worked! Try to focus on others, this I have found to be the best advise ever. You are out of your mind, and trying to help others, There are times I miss an important basketball game for my grandson, a family dinner. But now they are few and far between. I wake up and pray I make if through today. Grateful I lived through another night of fear and loneliness. Joining this sight will hopefully help.. Sometimes just know you are not alone helps

[rikkiann in reply to lock4life]

Thank you so much i will try this tomorrow ..I have missed so many things and i want to live..I am 67 and have never gone to a major event .. i will pray to God and use your advise to get through tomorrow..Thank you

[lock4life]

It took me years to be able to do this.. Many tries, many failures, set-backs and finally a success

Baby steps, yes but for me a step towards freedom.

[rikkiann]

Well thanks again because i am sittting here my mouth is dry i feel the panic and tomorrow is coming..I keep thinking of numbers or trying not to think..I need to do this and with you an Gods help i will..I need to..thank you and i know i am not alone and i will not die from these feelings