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I have been dx wit agoraphobia and panic disorder, plus PTSD. I am having what I think is a "scary thought". I think that because I have this PTSD thing this program won't work for me. I read about anx/ depression and panic here, but hav'nt found anything about people with PTSD. Please understand th...

I am freaked out right now. First of all I have a medication phobia. I have tried some SSRIs but they make me sick or panic. I am not always sure what is me or the meds. Anyway my psych. gave me a sample of Abilify. He says it helps for my PTSD, panic disorder and agoraphobia. The only med I can tol...

i am dealing with some of the worst agoraphobia/panic attacks i've had in years. dr took me off work. wants me to try meds again, but he knows my history of not being able to tolerate and my phobia of meds. I cant even put one on my tongue without having a panic attack. i have had a lot of major str...

my 12 yr old daughter was just dx with IBS. The Dr. said to watch her diet or we could try an anti-depressant to treat it. I chose the dietary approach for now. By the way she had blood tests and stool samples to rule out other things. 2 years ago she would get terrible intestinal cramping and diarr...

hi i keep reading this post and i "feel your pain" i wish i could deal better with the meds thing too. i take xanax as needed cuz it doesnt make me feel wierd. i know my fear stems from feeling out of control.i know from people i have talked to that the side-effects can be an issue for some people. ...

Dear Carolyn,

You are in my prayers.......

Love Tigs

hi chris this is tigs. you responded to my SOS this a.m. re: my panic about going to the psychiatrist. i mean it when i say, you really gave me strength. now for you, i totally understand the "med" thing. i have tried some and have been unsuccessful. but to be honest with you, with some of the meds ...

in about 20 min i am going for the umpteenth time to a new psychiatric consult, for my agoraphobia, panic attacks and PTSD. I am so terrified right now, because meds are a phobia for me. Ive found in the past that dr.s dont really take my problems with meds seriously . i think they think im just unc...

Hi all first I'm sorry to hear about Carolyn's husband passing.I will be praying for her and her family. I started the program in ?May?, and felt very encouraged. I was dx with agoraphobia at 17 and then post-traumatic stress. Now almost 30 years later I still have paralyzing attacks of anxiety,pani...