Panic disorder with agoraphobia

[Perl209]

Hello everyone. I’m 28yo and newly married. I’ve had panic disorder for 17 years. It developed into agoraphobia between the ages of 21-24. I was able to “overcome” that with hard work, but about 4 months ago I went through many life changes and I slipped back into Panic

Disorder with agoraphobia- and I slipped fast. I now have trouble leaving my home, and it’s effecting everything. I’m on Zoloft, and I have Xanax although I don’t really take the Xanax. I’m working with a therapist to no luck and don’t want to go back to psychiatrists because changing meds is not an option. I’ve read some self help books- but I was wondering is there anything that’s helped others? Be is one of those ridiculously expensive intensive treatment centers for one week, or self help books and audio?

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I was agoraphobic for fourteen years. I overcame it through using exposure therapy I learned from self help books. I think time also help heal me. Best of luck.

[fauxartist]

I've heard some Mindfulness techniques can help with this, I also would read what others here who have this have done to help themselves. Best wishes to you and you found a way once to overcome this...you will again....keep sharing.