Does this happen to anyone else?

[Hardlookcap]

This past weekend and this week I have been challenging myself and working on the agoraphobia. During this time I have had panic on the inside but have kept it just anxiety on the outside. When I hit a certain threshold I not just feel like I’m going to faint but it physically actually has almost been happening. I stay completely still as if I’m frozen due to becoming tense and also directing all I have to control myself and not cross the panic line. I lose balance and stumble, I can feel a wave of adrenaline hit me and then I black out for a split second... like the duration of a long blink. Just a split second. I have been able to stop the panic from happening but only by a thread. I focus on breathing right during so i know it’s not from holding my breath.

[3wooddriver]

I certainly have some experience with agoraphobia, and still deal with it. I basically find every excuse to not do things since Im much more comfortable inside obviously. When I do go out, I sometimes feel like I shouldnt be driving. I get really tired, kind of foggy, feel sick, etc but sort of just force myself through it. Its not always the best choice. However, when I make out alright, I usually have a distraction, or company. Have you tried maybe listening to some music while you take a walk for instance? Talking to someone on the phone? Having someone to chat with on your travels to support you? I find it certainly lowers my anxiety and takes my mind off of all the crazy sensations that I'm feeling.

[Hardlookcap in reply to 3wooddriver]

I am conquering the agoraphobia but I am more so wondering if others have experienced the blackout on the verge of fainting and then coming back to. After doing some research just now it may seem that the stress of confronting the agoraphobia is possibly causing seizures. It’s not just me working myself into a panic ... my panic is actually causing near fainting blackouts where my husband could actually see it.

[Aliftimago]

Hardlookcap I have been through exactly what you are talking about! Just today. I thought I was gonna fall but I just bumped a sign or something and when I thought I was gonna freeze up I didn't I kept going....and the good thing about it all was I made it through all of it. By the time I finally got into the vehicle I was so exhausted. I closed my eyes and saw Waves in the back of my eye lids I think they where Waves of relief. The 30 minutes home where the longest ever. I've had a bad headache all evening and severe neck and shoulder pain to the point that I could not lift my arms.... Now every time I barely fall asleep I jump wake to my heart about ready to just pop out of my chest! But guess what I still did it and I still made it through.....and good job for you on pushing yourself as well! I'm proud of you. And me. I'm proud of us both! Baby steps in this world are big leaping steps to those who know and live the invisibles.