Agoraphobia
Although I've never had this problem of agoraphobia I just received info in the mail today about a new book by Patsy Clairmont. She struggled with agoraphobia for many years. I can't relate with being afraid to leave. I'm probably more afraid to stay (not really). The name of her new book is "Dancing Bones" it's for living lively in the valley. Whether agorphobic or not I'm sure it would be a good read because this lady is always funny. If anyone gets this book, please let me know. I may get it later down the road.
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fear not,
good to see you on here I was wondering about you,how are you doing? have you got the program?
I am trying to make myself work this I don't have alot of free time,since I work full time and when I get home there is supper and there are shows I love to watch and I love to just relax on the couch.I am trying to use the relaxastion tape every day I really need to focus on getting well I have been like this too long that is the proplem I have accepted it and my family gets agravated with me.sometimes I think I don't want to be well I am trying to make myself tell my self the truth but would't it be nice to be well,the work book says what would you do if you were recovered we need to pretend like we are and think what would we do, you know its hard to know because we have accepted our limitaions and thats just the way it is.others can do this but I just can't,I hate it,but you know what you have to hate it till you are willing to do something about it,I do not want to die like this and for people to say well she was a reclouse she never went anywhere she stayed to her self I miss having friends my husband has guys that he does things with and I have no one really close.I would love to go shopping in a mall in a big city the closes is 50-60 miles away.I can go to a town that is 24 miles away we have a walmart it is not very big I can go there myself that is good I'm not as bad as I have been,but I am not recovered,I have been on medicine for 25 years i would like to get off it I am afraid it will damage a person but that length of time if it was going to it would have did it.
last Sunday I took a ride on a country road that is my biggest fear isolated areas,I did okay but we started on a very remote area wasn't sure how far it was and we turned around sometimes my husband doesn't want to obey he wants to force and that only causes more anxiety thing is I have't let my self feel the full force of panic I always leave and you have to feel the fear and do it anyway,
good to see you on here I was wondering about you,how are you doing? have you got the program?
I am trying to make myself work this I don't have alot of free time,since I work full time and when I get home there is supper and there are shows I love to watch and I love to just relax on the couch.I am trying to use the relaxastion tape every day I really need to focus on getting well I have been like this too long that is the proplem I have accepted it and my family gets agravated with me.sometimes I think I don't want to be well I am trying to make myself tell my self the truth but would't it be nice to be well,the work book says what would you do if you were recovered we need to pretend like we are and think what would we do, you know its hard to know because we have accepted our limitaions and thats just the way it is.others can do this but I just can't,I hate it,but you know what you have to hate it till you are willing to do something about it,I do not want to die like this and for people to say well she was a reclouse she never went anywhere she stayed to her self I miss having friends my husband has guys that he does things with and I have no one really close.I would love to go shopping in a mall in a big city the closes is 50-60 miles away.I can go to a town that is 24 miles away we have a walmart it is not very big I can go there myself that is good I'm not as bad as I have been,but I am not recovered,I have been on medicine for 25 years i would like to get off it I am afraid it will damage a person but that length of time if it was going to it would have did it.
last Sunday I took a ride on a country road that is my biggest fear isolated areas,I did okay but we started on a very remote area wasn't sure how far it was and we turned around sometimes my husband doesn't want to obey he wants to force and that only causes more anxiety thing is I have't let my self feel the full force of panic I always leave and you have to feel the fear and do it anyway,
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Forever young 06,Hello!I'm doing about the same.You know day in day out.I can totally relate to everything you're saying.It's very true.We really have to make our minds up!I mean how many more years are we going to put up with this?I've lost contact with a lot of people.My family is darn near ready to just disown me.They have problems too.I guess that I'm really one step ahead of them because at least I can admit my problems.But then I focus on them non stop!!!I was listening to Joyce Meyers this morning.She says we can do anything if we really want to.She says just start telling yourself that in our case "I'm going to be free of this anxiety and be filled with inner peace.That's what God has left for us so we need to get strong and claim it.I myself can't hardly stand to be stuck in this misery anymore.Trust forever young 06,we have to fully trust.I think that it's time for me and you to really let go of our limitations and step out of our comfort zones.If we don't like you said we'll live this way for the rest of our lives.I'm here for you and I know that you're here for me and we have God.How can we go wrong?I'm going to try real hard to make it to my kids school open house tonight.Please pray for me.This will be another big step for me.I've prayed that Jesus will help me to take my eyes off myself and focus them on how good it will feel to my kids to have their mom be there this time.I'll be praying for you!Have a good day!God Bless you today and always!
oh you can do it I remember too well when I was where you are.pratice the relaxions and keep telling your self I am okay I will not faint die or go crazy it is only anxiey I've done this before I can do it again.
I will pray for you keep trying one foot in front of the other God bless
I will pray for you keep trying one foot in front of the other God bless
ANGELS CAN FLY BECAUSE THEY TAKE THEMSELVES LIGHTLY
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Hello,
Am glad that I just happened upon this forum. Now to find it again I hope.
I too am suffering with the lonliness, stress and all of the homebound stuff due to this anxiety/panic.
Add to it that my brother who I have had living close to me or at least in the same city all of my life,, is moving with his son who is 8yrs old, to IL the first of June.
My dad has been in and out of the hospital, currently in the hospital, I have no real friends here, and the one that I have is going through severe stress with her situation.
My husband works, and I am alone all day, no one to really talk to or go out with.
I live in a large city, and believe me use to be places where I could go and just "think" or release some of my tension, not anymore. As for me driving I use to ,,,use to go out alone, but in this city which has grown so much, and has become a panic attack in itself to drive in, even for those who do not have anxiety, I just can not bring myself to go out alone with the crime and all.
It is very hard for me right now, dealing with hormones,,,the upsetting changes in my life with my dad, my brother, and my sister disowning me.
Needless to say I am very lonely,,,I have God in my life and HE is the only one that even helps to get me up in the morning or keeps me going at all.
How does one deal with all these emotions it has been constant with the stress and others, not including my own life.
Any help is appreciated,,,I just want to fly away if I could,,,but I no longer enjoy flying and have no place to go.
Winged Hugs and God Bless~
Seagull
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Am glad that I just happened upon this forum. Now to find it again I hope.
I too am suffering with the lonliness, stress and all of the homebound stuff due to this anxiety/panic.
Add to it that my brother who I have had living close to me or at least in the same city all of my life,, is moving with his son who is 8yrs old, to IL the first of June.
My dad has been in and out of the hospital, currently in the hospital, I have no real friends here, and the one that I have is going through severe stress with her situation.
My husband works, and I am alone all day, no one to really talk to or go out with.
I live in a large city, and believe me use to be places where I could go and just "think" or release some of my tension, not anymore. As for me driving I use to ,,,use to go out alone, but in this city which has grown so much, and has become a panic attack in itself to drive in, even for those who do not have anxiety, I just can not bring myself to go out alone with the crime and all.
It is very hard for me right now, dealing with hormones,,,the upsetting changes in my life with my dad, my brother, and my sister disowning me.
Needless to say I am very lonely,,,I have God in my life and HE is the only one that even helps to get me up in the morning or keeps me going at all.
How does one deal with all these emotions it has been constant with the stress and others, not including my own life.
Any help is appreciated,,,I just want to fly away if I could,,,but I no longer enjoy flying and have no place to go.
Winged Hugs and God Bless~
Seagull
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Hello VegasGull!!!Just want you to know that you have friends here that understand how you're feeling.There's a lot of good inspiration on this forum.I'm sorry to hear about your dad.I said a prayer for him.I get to feeling very lonely too.Just look at it as a drive to get you back out in the world.I'm sure that you already know this.You're never really alone.You've got God with you always!I do understand how much feeling lonely can hurt but we have to not let it take hold of us.There really is great things ahead.Focus on you're vision of where you'd like to see yourself be in life right now and push for it.I don't have a lot of support either.In fact they{my family}makes me feel like a nobody.I know that I am somebody that has a lot to offer and I am intending on doing just that.Serving God and helping people in need.I hope to hear back from you again.Like I said they're are a lot of wonderful caring people on this forum.Take care!!!
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fear not,
how are you doing today,its good to see you on here again.are you married you speak of not much support,my husband did't understand and in the beginning he had no patience we foght a lot also I was pregant with my daughter he did not understand and I was alone in my own little world boy do I know about lonley I had pen pals then no internt.very said when I thought for years that it was a disease lucinda says we do it our self I'm trying to understand that.I need to get back to jouraling it is hard for me to keep up the work last night I got sleepy and went to bed instead of doing the work book.
have you got the program it has helped alot of people I sure hope I can get help,I don't have alot of time and I don't use it well.how many kids do you have and how old?I hope you don't mind the questions just like to know more about you.do you live in the city?let me know about the book we are always looking for some help
how are you doing today,its good to see you on here again.are you married you speak of not much support,my husband did't understand and in the beginning he had no patience we foght a lot also I was pregant with my daughter he did not understand and I was alone in my own little world boy do I know about lonley I had pen pals then no internt.very said when I thought for years that it was a disease lucinda says we do it our self I'm trying to understand that.I need to get back to jouraling it is hard for me to keep up the work last night I got sleepy and went to bed instead of doing the work book.
have you got the program it has helped alot of people I sure hope I can get help,I don't have alot of time and I don't use it well.how many kids do you have and how old?I hope you don't mind the questions just like to know more about you.do you live in the city?let me know about the book we are always looking for some help
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Be glad you gals are starting this program at a much younger age than me. Your children will see a change in you before they've grown up. Some days I still have anxiety about every little thing. I know a big part is because I procrastinate over and over till everything piles up and overwhelms me. I'm having some anxiety about getting food together and going to my daughter's house and help with painting. I never paint. When I tried I make more mess than it's worth. Well, I told her to teach me. Maybe the good could be I'd be able to paint in my house and that would brighten things up with color and cheer me, make me feel good about myself??? Wouldn't that be nice.
fear not, I'm glad you're getting that book. I won't be getting it (too many others now and gotta watch my pennies) so hope you'll share it with the rest of us on here. Have you ready any of Patsy's other books? I gotta dig the one out I have of hers and will let you know the title. I could use some humor.
fear not, I'm glad you're getting that book. I won't be getting it (too many others now and gotta watch my pennies) so hope you'll share it with the rest of us on here. Have you ready any of Patsy's other books? I gotta dig the one out I have of hers and will let you know the title. I could use some humor.