Carpel Tunnel Syndrome

[Squeakthecat]

I have anxiety and cannot go out on my own now, I used to go everywhere alone but no longer. After I had an op for Carpel Tunnel syndrome, I have never been the same. Has anyone else had this problem. I cannot think what else has caused it, but something I want to get rid of.

Sylvia22

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Hello

I had a major op some years ago and it resulted in me becoming agoraphobic

It was not the actual op that caused it but I believe having the op the severe anxiety it put me through triggered something in me

I did not realise I was becoming agoraphobic like you have so well done in recognising what is happening as I didn't mine set in and it has now been 18 years since I have been able to get out , I just manage the Doctors there and back quick and the dentist and to get my hair cut , and that is all I can do and to do these I have to know they will get me in & out asp and I loose sleep a week before I know I am going and after it leaves me feeling ill for another week just to do those small things and you do not want to end up like me

If I had known this is what was going to happen I would have made myself everyday leave the house even if just to the corner shop , I would have made myself face it before it controlled me as now it does

So small steps but make sure you keep getting out , tell yourself it is ok to feel this way , you are not the first this has happened to and slowly if you keep doing it the fear will get fed up and it will get easier

I hope you do as I would not like anyone to live like I do now trapped in 4 walls day in day out so good luck and let us know how you get on

Take Care x

[Squeakthecat in reply to Hidden]

Hi Lulu, I have only just just seen your reply, thank you, that's very encouraging, I'm getting better slowly

about going out. I write this as its tipping it down from storm Dennis going over, no way will I be venturing out today ha ha. Take care Freda in Shropshire X

[Hidden in reply to Squeakthecat]

Glad you are feeling a little better and more positive than when you first wrote your post and yes I agree while Dennis is about that is the time when you can totally justify staying in and keeping dry and warm

When he is gone though make sure you have a trip out and keep in touch to let us know how you are getting on x