New intense anxiety,fear, and agoraphobia.

[EastCoastCityGuy]

I've developed anxiety and agoraphobia on the past few months to a degree I've never had. It's really been a struggle. I'm on medication and see a therapist,but I'm shocked that this has happened to me. I've had depression,but this is way more challenging. Any advice?

[just_keep_swimming]

maybe thinks why this increase anxiety and agoraphobia has arised so you could possibly address the root of it . Also while I was depressed I had a lot of anxiety it was a cycle of depression and anxiety for me . Maybe the thing that is causing you depression may also be causing this increased anxiety ?

[Agora1]

Hi EastCoastCityGuy, I too have suffered with overwhelming Anxiety that went into

Agoraphobia. I never left my house for 5 years during that time. However, I continued

working on my issues with a therapist in order to address the deep unresolved mental

state I was in.

Medication as well helped but the "key" was finding acceptance in the physical symptoms

I was experiencing as well as eliminating the mental fear. I did this in finding new releases

for my fears. I started Meditation and Breathing exercises 3x a day. I used Affirmations, Imagery and Self Hypnosis. I retrained my mind to no longer accept negative thoughts.

YouTube became my "go to" in learning through their helpful videos. It's been years now

that I no longer suffer with immense anxiety or agoraphobia. I won. I released the grasp

that anxiety had on my life and it's amazing.

I am here to help any others follow a new path in controlling their lives once more.

It is possible. xx