I don't know what to do anymore.

[ZeroMax]

Hey all, I'm going thru alot right now. For starters I'm agoraphobic with a panic disorder. I've also have adhd and am midly autistic. I'm married and lately I've been feeling alone. I have no one to talk to or to get help from. I'm at the end of my rope and don't want to deal with this emotional and mental pain anymore. Is there any way to get help? I think I'm on the last of my rope here. Any help will do. Please.

[Stippler]

Hi ZeroMax, Welcome to the group. Have you considered CoDA, Emotions Anonymous, or some other 12 step meetings? Early on in my recovery (30 years ago) I went to those meetings and made many friends, many of whom are still friends today. There are also NAMI meetings. They might also be beneficial. There are also many good caring people right here as well. I hope this is helpful. Sending best wishes.

[Agora1 in reply to Stippler]

Stippler, good advice. EA is a good program. xx

[Agora1]

Hi ZeroMax and Welcome to a great community where people understand and care.

I was Agoraphobic and struggled with Panic Disorder and Anxiety attacks. It is a

very lonely feeling because the average person has no idea what it's like. People throw

around the word anxious so often that it loses it's meaning with the anxiety ridden person.

It's like saying "I have a headache to get out of a situation" but no where near the pain

and discomfort of a migraine or chronic headaches that people get.

This community will offer you the support you need to take the next step in going forward.

No judgement, just caring help and thoughts that support each other.

I'm so happy you have reached out to us. xx

[Nixx87]

Hi Max, I too suffer agoraphobia before and panic attack and it affected my life. It crippled me. I stayed at home most of the time and can only go in short distances. If I have to leave the house I have to plan it very carefully or else I wouldn't go.

I remember crying all the time because I can't fathom the overwhelming feeling I got in every situation that is uncomfortable to me. It felt like I'm differently bad, if that makes sense and the people around me can't understand it.

I can't take the public transpo. That's where my panic attack kicks in and I'm gonna go spiraling in public. I have so many situations that made it so difficult for me.

You are not alone in this ZeroMax. 🙂

[glpike]

Prescription drugs are helpful, but not a long-term solution. I'm now using natural remedies, deep breathing and meditation along with both physical and mental therapy. Our struggles with mental health are not easy.

[Agora1]

ZeroMax, how are you doing this weekend? Are you able to get outside at all?

For the mail or sit in a chair out on the porch?

Are your fears still with you in the house as well?

I spent 5 years of my life hiding in the house. Shades drawn, not able

to get the mail or answer the doorbell. Everything scared me. Why?? I didn't

know at the time. But I did notice that even staying safely in my home, I still

got Panic Attacks and free floating anxiety throughout the day.

It is a lonely disorder but one that could be won. I'm here for you xx

[ZeroMax in reply to Agora1]

Thank you for all the kind words. I am doing better. Still struggling but not as bad. I haven't been out. But with my wife's help I'll be taking a sit on our back porch. Hopefully it'll help a bit. I know it's not easy but I'll keep trying. And agin thank you. 😊

[Agora1 in reply to ZeroMax]

ZeroMax.. I take that as a win if you are able to sit on the back porch. One small step

at a time still allows you to reach your goal. The fears aren't around you but within

you. We can't run from it, we can't fight it and so we beat it by accepting it as non

threatening to our body. Our mind is a powerful tool that can help us conquer anything in Life.

Keep coming back to the forum as we walk the walk with you, it will get easier xx

[ZeroMax]

Hey all. Doing better since last time. Again thank you all for your words and insights. It has help to look at it for all points of view. But as stated it will be hard. And it seems like hardship is all this stuff brings me. I'm trying not to lose it but I'm losing any energy or want to do anything. I'm trying to push myself but it's harder then I thought. Sorry. Just wanted to vent. And I again appreciate you all.