Agoraphobia and Emet.

[krste]

Hi, im New here but i was just wondering how many people experience agoraphobia with the Emet. i also have panic disoder. and went through a very huge change in the last year and thats what caused my panic disoder( i had anxiety all my life but not like this) and ive never like getting sic* but it escalated where i cant leave my house at all, not for anything, even my to see a therapist.. its gotten so bad, ive made rules for myself and others.. does anyone have this? or any advice? id appreciate anything.


thank goodness i found this site, its so wonderfull and usefull, ive sent links to my family so they can understand a bit more..

[tcsarah]

Hi, welcome to the group. I'm so sorry you are suffering so at the moment.


In the past I have suffered terribly with agoraphobia, althoughI was never housebound, but my life was very restricted - I avoided going to some places like the plague and if I had to go would have the most horrible panic attacks and anxiety. The agoraphobia first started off after experiencing my first panic attack at eleven/twelve years old, I'd also seen my mum struggle with the phobia too so a lot of the fear was probably learned from her as I grew up. At first it started off as havinga fear I would faint in public through the panic but then it turned into being terrified of vomiting in public. Things were made worse as when I get anxious my stomach churns so badly and I feel so nauseous. It was a complete nightmare - I'd get so worked up about feeling ill in public I'd actually end up ill with anxiety, and so the vicious circle began.


I suffered particularly badly with panic disorderand depressionduring my twenties (I'm thirty five now) andtried many different forms of therapy and different medications. Then I eventually found an anti-depressant that worked wonders for me, it literally saved my life. I went from having a miserable, restricted existence to having a new lease of life, able to now enjoy doing things and going places that once filled me with absolute dread. What I'm trying to say is never give up hope of one day having normality back in your life again, however bad things may seem. Keep plugging away trying different things that may help, one day you will find something that does - be it a medication or therapy or combination of both. Since you are unable to leave your house right now, organize for a therapist to do home visits.


Do you have an understanding friend or relative that could suport you, it always helps. You do not say what the big change you experienced last year was but maybe addressing this would help a great deal. And remember we are always here to offer a cyber shoulder to cry on and advice and support whenever we can - don't ever feel alone. [img]smileys/smilies_01.gif[/img]


Tracey

[kutekim1217]

Hi. I am new here to, my name is Kim. I have had emet most of my life, Im 44. It has also caused me to have agoraphobia. I figured out its due to the emet that I was afraid to leave home or even be alone. Im on medication which has helped me to go out more but I still can't be alone because of the emet. My email is available if you would ever like to talk about this. Have you seen a therapist and how long have you had to deal with this?

[suze]

When my emet has been really bad, I would fear leaving the safety of my own home. Going out at night was OK as no-one could see me, but the day time was hard. The further I got away from home the more the panic would start to rise. There are some roads where I couldn't walk as there was nowhere to run and hide. I walk down them from time to time now but I have to be in the right frame of mind. If I go anywhere I still prefer to take a route with as few a people as possible.


Do you think you might have social phobia? It can manifest itself as agrophobia I would imagine.


Anyway, welcome to the 'family' - you'll find plenty of support here.

[krste]

Hey yall, thanks for getting back to me so quickley, this is so huge for me..unfortuntly, i dont have alot of support. my family tries to stay very positive and supportive but they dont really understand it, it kind of came out of no where. and it is very hard for them .. i went from great to not good at all.. so they dont understand.. i saw a therapist for awhile but didnt go and now im totally home bound so im trying to arrange appointments over the phone to get me started.. while dealing with this emet. i developed a total meds phobia, but recently have over come alot of it... which is great...





i havent had this for long, i went through a HUGE break up, and my job went out of business and it hit me, the panic disoder and emet. my DR said i have this because its because im scared to loose control. but im not sure. ive always had a small fear of it. but never like this......


i dont think i have social phobia. lately i have towards my friends, but not to anyone else.. ive always been a very social person, but im embrassed about my about this so i lie to my friends and it gets to me..but towards strangers or family im very open..


thanks for welcoming me everyone,i appreciate all the support....and kim i would love to talk to you .. i dont know how to contact u privatly, so if u know how to please go ahead lol..

[kutekim1217]

I felt this same way about going out at night that its better whereas no one would see me if the inevitable was to happen.

[*mandi*]

Hi hun! Welcome to the group. I hope you will find this site helpful! I dont know what Id do without all of these people!


Fist of all. I know what you are going through. I use to be the SAME exact way! My anxiety and emet got so bad that I would refuse to leave the house. I woudlnt leave at all..no matter what. I couldnt even go see a therapist b.c. I didnt want to leave the house. My anxiety and emet got so out of hand and bad...I got so sick of it...that I actually made myself leave the house to get help b.c. I didnt want to suffer anymore. It was pure hell for me riding 10 minutes to see a doctor. But soon I realized and was telling myself..that i will be ok...im getting help..and eventually I got some help...and I go more places now.


But I still have trouble going to resteraunts and to the movies...things like that. And usually I will only go somewhere likes stores about half an hour before they close.


I think you should continue to see a therapist to help you overcome your agoraphobia. There are therapists that will come to your house. I had one come to my house to see me a few times. I wish I could me more of help. But im still trying to get over this myself still! But we are all here for you to talk to!