Hi there

[Heathernoel]

What up, highly extroverted person battlin at times crippling panic disorder with a touch of agoraphobia. Looking to comnect with other anxiety peeps, for some emotional support.

[Agora1]

Hi Heathernoel, Here I am, here we are. Welcome to the forum where you will meet a lot of people who can relate to your issues... You are never alone with anxiety.

As for myself, I am an extrovert who had high anxiety issues as well as agoraphobia for many years. Through the help of medication, therapy and working through my issues, I have come to where I am today. We are here to support each other through difficult times as well as celebrate the successes which do happen. Looking forward to seeing you on the forum and getting to know all of us. We care xx

[Johny0687 in reply to Agora1]

Do you guy's call recover when youre on meds, personally i have panic disorder, depression, anxiety and kind of agoraphobia, when i start medicine everhthing goes away in a coup of days im totally normal but i dont call it a recover,even when i function normal on meds i know im just covering my illness... Dont know if going to be some way out without meds...

[Agora1 in reply to Johny0687]

Hi Johny0687, For me, it is being off my daily benzo medication after years of it being my support, my crutch. (which I needed at that time) Over the years as I learned more about anxiety and the mind/body experience, I knew the time had come for me to wean off my medication. I wasn't functioning with meds anymore. The time had become right for me to take that next step forward and eliminate my crutch and see if I could once again walk on my own.

It wasn't easy, like anything else in life, it takes strength to go towards what you want. Life is about living not just functioning/existing every day. Through years of therapy and finally acceptance that anxiety will no longer be a part of me, I succeeded. Not easy, but I succeeded.

It is not a defeat to be on medication, there is a time and a place for everything in our lives. If and when you feel you are ready, always work with a physician who will guide you through the steps of weaning and never.quit "cold turkey". Always be safe. Keeping up with the forum is a great place to get the support and understanding we need dealing with anxiety. My best Johny

[coop11]

If your posting on here then you are on the right path. I too, struggle with agoraphobia and I am also very extroverted. It is our way of hiding from the outside world. It is isolating. That is the worst thing to do. When you feel your worst... go for a drive and enjoy what God has created. It will help clear your thoughts and keep you moving.