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by GAVINSMOM
Mon Feb 23, 2009 1:30 pm
Forum: General Comments/Inquiries about
Topic: To all of you that suffer agoraphobia
Replies: 2
Views: 1024

I just wanted to post this to any of you that suffer from agoraphobia. I have a website of a man who now has a masters degree in psychology and a masters degree in counseling but at one time suffered agoraphobia and could barely even leave his bedroom. I actually heard of him because he was doing a ...
by GAVINSMOM
Tue Feb 17, 2009 6:31 pm
Forum: General Comments/Inquiries about
Topic: Freedom from anxiety and worry.
Replies: 5
Views: 1711

Just wanted to let everyone know that Joyce Meyers is doing a series on her show called Freedom from Anxiety and Worry. You can watch it onine anytime at <A HREF="http://www.joycemeyers.org" TARGET=_blank>www.joycemeyers.org</A>. I don't know if any one likes or watches her, but she is an amazing wo...
by GAVINSMOM
Mon Nov 17, 2008 7:37 am
Forum: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Topic: THOUGHTS
Replies: 2
Views: 1351

Hi SMb, If an intrusive thought pops in, just allow it to be there. That is the key with any thought that scares us. ALLOW it, don't fight, relax, and get busy with soemthing else to get out of your head for a bit. Try it, over and over again, because trust me it doesn't come naturally to us. We hav...
by GAVINSMOM
Mon Oct 13, 2008 4:02 pm
Forum: Prescription Medication Discussion
Topic: Anyone take Zoloft?
Replies: 29
Views: 9491

My Dr just prescribed me Zoloft and I was wondering if anybody takes it and does it help? I have a huge phobia to medicine and I am hoping to overcome that and get on the meds and hopefully get my life back!
by GAVINSMOM
Mon Oct 13, 2008 4:00 pm
Forum: General Comments/Inquiries about
Topic: Anybody take Zoloft?
Replies: 3
Views: 1118

My Dr just prescribed me Zoloft and I was wondering if anybody takes it and does it help? I have a huge phobia to medicine and I am hoping to overcome that and get on the meds and hopefully get my life back!
by GAVINSMOM
Thu Oct 09, 2008 4:53 am
Forum: General Comments/Inquiries about
Topic: question about session 3
Replies: 5
Views: 1575

An idea. If this feels comforting to you (comforting is the key) try replacing the thoughts of having a heart attack with: Breathing deeply feels so refreshing. I know I am healthy, I know I will be okay because my breathing helps me feel better. Try replacing the thoughts about dying with: I show u...
by GAVINSMOM
Fri Sep 12, 2008 3:17 am
Forum: General Comments/Inquiries about
Topic: I feel like the worst Mom!
Replies: 6
Views: 1785

Today my son had a program at school. I suffer from horrible agoraphobia but I have been able to bring myself to walk him into school this year. Anyways after I walked him in this morning I was supposed to stay for a play they were having. I tried so hard but the more and more people that started cr...
by GAVINSMOM
Thu Jun 26, 2008 5:46 pm
Forum: General Comments/Inquiries about
Topic: agoraphobia
Replies: 4
Views: 1403

For any of you that are agoraphobic I need advice. I started having panic attacks a couple of years ago and I was a bit agoraphobic in the beginning but it passed fairly quickly and I was able to go places. But here lately I have been going through a lot of stress and have become totally agoraphobic...
by GAVINSMOM
Tue May 06, 2008 1:38 pm
Forum: Chronic Disease Sufferers
Topic: Anyone take Metformin?
Replies: 17
Views: 8617

I took metformin for infertility a few yrs ago and I hated it. I just felt weird while I was on it I don't know how to describe it just strange! I also had a lot of stomach upset with it. I was so glad when the dr took me off of it!Is it necessary that you are on it? Maybe you could try something el...
by GAVINSMOM
Wed Apr 30, 2008 6:48 am
Forum: General Comments/Inquiries about
Topic: HELP!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 1969

I am trying to work up the nerve to take the paxil my Dr prescribed but I have a horrific medicin anxiety!!! I even have trouble taking antibiotics! I have terrible panic attacks as soon as I swallow a pill! I know that I have to do something because I have been battling these panic attacks for two ...