I haven't left mine in 9 months and its driving me crazy, I feel so helpless and some days I can't stand it but when I think about getting in the car and going somewhere I feel panic and think its too far to go. Panic starts setting in and I feel like I could die if I try it.
Does anyone have anxiety so bad that they can't leave their house?
Question posted by kaylyn on 16 May 2011
Last updated on 20 April 2025
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pickles503
28 Oct 2012
Hi kaylyn,
How are you today?
I've never seen so many answers to a question since I've been on drugs.com. You have 66 answers. That's wild. I thought there were only 3 of us that suffered from Agoraphobia. Wow! I'm astonished.
You received more help than I could ever give you. All I can do is tell you that I've been Agoraphobic for around 20 years. My heart goes out to you.
Do you get lonely? I panic when I'm asked to go somewhere and it could be a month before I'm suppose to go(like a holiday), but don't, and then I'm hurt when I think others are having a good time, and I'm not because I'm weighed down with this illness. Last Christmas was terrible for me, but you know what helped me get through this situation? Here. Our friends here on drugs.com. They told me that I needed to think of my health first, and that's what I did. Even something as simple as going to the grocery store causes a panic attack.
I'm unlike so many other people, in that I just don't go ANYWHERE except with my daughter. However, that's not my prayer for you. I don't want you to live like me. I'm not married because I didn't want to go anywhere with my husband. That was 18 yrs ago and I have no interest in getting married again, because I'd still be the same person. I don't have any friends, that is face to face friends. I've seen a counselor or psychiatrist since I was 20 and I'm 62. Find a way out of this lonely place. Be stronger than I am. I was continuously told over the years to go for a walk. I hope you can do this. I was also told to go to the event I was asked to go to, and if I was uncomfortable I could always come home. I've done this and ended up asking my daughter to take me home. I hurt her a lot because of mother-daughter events that her girlfriends have, but she knows I won't go. Nothing that anyone told me worked. You are so young and have a full life ahead of you. I'm sure with all our friends here, you're going to get through this just fine. There are people on this site who spend night and day researching our illnesses and medications, and come up with an informed decision to help us, and I totally respect them. None of us are Drs.. We are all here for the same reason; we need each other. I haven't felt alone since I became a part of this family. I'm still agoraphobic, but I don't feel alone. Now that I see 66 answers on your question, I feel a LOT LESS alone. I'm here if you want to talk, even though I've been unsuccessful at conquering this crappy illness.
God bless you with faith, hope and love. He will give you strength.
Love,
Anna
Inactive
28 Oct 2012
Anna
How are you? You story is very touching. Also you are so right about never giving up. Which I wanted to express to you that there is still hope for you as we'll. please don't submit to this illness. Try a little bit everyday to get out of your comfort zone. Fight for yourself and your daughter. Please inbox me as I would love to guide you and support you in anyway. No I am not a professional but I have found that unless you can truly know what it is like to have this illness the professional can not completely relate. However there are dr out there that can help (thank goodness that I found one)
We all need to fight this fight together
Have a good day
Ger
sharon59
28 Oct 2012
I'am in the same way maybe not as bad, I feel for you. What I do is remember the days back when I did get out and how nice it was, some days it helps it mite be just to go see my friend next door for a few minutes, she is very understanding and can tell when I just have to go but when I get back in my home mostly bed I feel better each time. Baby steps and one day at a time.Family and friends should help too, I hope you have someone in your life like that for support. Best of luck to you.
kerker40
23 Sep 2012
yes,i can barely leave my home also.this has started to get worse as i have grown older and im a very young 41.My panic attacks get so bad i have called ambulances and had to be driven to emergency rooms only to find out there is nothing wrong with me?My work life has been ruined due to this and i am currently unemployed for this reason.somedays i wish to die if i cant live the way i want to.im sorry if this has scared you but i have tryed to get help only to no avail.if anyone knows the right answere please let me know.i reside in portland oregon and it only gets worse in the winter so please help me.
Inactive
28 Oct 2012
Kerker40
I hope u have been doing better since your last post. I can understand how you feel. Please keep fighting to get the help you need. Don't give in to this is number one. 2. Find a good medication doctor. 3 find a good cognitive therapist it helps give you the tools and the courage to take the baby steps you need to move forward. I am by far am not a dr but I am only giving you advice which worked for me and trust me I have had to switch several dr before I found the right one. Currently My life saver has been family support and klonopin. Slowly I am getting my life back, as we speak I am currently in Tennessee on vacation with my family.
A year ago this would not of been a consideration for me at all I would of just chose to stay home cause it was safe.
Fight don't flight as I personal know how hard this can be. It's very discouraging when you don't find the right dr to give the medication you need to stop the panic attack.
Please feel free to in box me at any time if you need a ear or simple have questions
Take care and hang in there
Ger
renewedsoul10
31 Aug 2012
Absolutely. Alot of times even just stepping out on the deck to smoke a cigarette, I get paranoid thoughts that in the limelight and everyone, even all the houses far across the street are thinking negative thoughts about me, or that I'm being spied on, or that I could get shot just out of the blue even though nothing like that ever happens around here *knock Absolutely. Alot of times even just stepping out on the deck to smoke a cigarette, I get paranoid thoughts that in the limelight and everyone, even all the houses far across the street are thinking negative thoughts about me, or that I'm being spied on, or that I could get shot just out of the blue even though nothing like that ever happens around here *knock on wood* ... There are alot of excellent medications that can help, however, before jumping to that option there are natural, over-the-counter supplements and drugs I would give a shot.
For my anxiety, [OPTION #1]: I take 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan), it's an amino acid that converts into Serotonin and Melatonin, thus increasing those neurotransmitters/hormone in the brain. I take 100 mg capsule daily. Everyone's different, when some people take it, it causes drowsiness, which in there case it should be taken at bedtime. Other people it makes them energetic (but not the type of energetic feeling that causes or worsen's anxiety), and this is how it effects me, so I take it in the morning. It increases my energy, but I also have less negative thoughts, which helps my anxiety. You can buy it at GNC, but the Wal-Mart in my area has it too.
Another option, which I take with the 5-HTP, is [OPTION #2] Melatonin, as long as it doesn't make you too sleepy. I find that the Melatonin doesn't make me sleepy, it just makes it easier to sleep when I'm trying to go to bed at night. But, when I take it throughout the day I can go to the store and not get that butterflies in my stomach feeling as much, I can think more clearly, and overall just alot more calm, positive, and balanced. ALSO, with Melatonin, you should take it with a B-Complex vitamin or Vitamin B6, which will make the melatonin more effective, as well as naturally increasing your energy during the day.
[OPTION #3:] L-Theanine. L-Theanine is an amino acid, that sparks the production of GABA (naturally). GABA is what benzodiazepines and sleeping pills flood your brain with. L-Theanine has also been proven to lull the brain in to producing alpha brain waves, which are the type of brain waves that are produced when you meditate. L-Theanine is naturally found in green tea, and alot of it too. You may be thinking, well won't the caffeine in it cause more anxiety. For one 1 cup of green tea only has about 33mg, about the same amount as a can of Dr. Pepper. Also, with the caffeine to L-theanine ratio, the L-theanine will counteract the little caffeine anyways. Unlike most things that help with anxiety that causes drowsiness and sedation, L-Theanine induces an alert and relaxed state in unison. If you don't want the tea, you can also buy L-Theanine in capsules.
[OPTION #4:] Valerian Root... An OTC herb. It's most commonly used to promote sleep, but it can be very helpful with anxiety. Studies have shown, using neuro-imaging, Valerian increases the activity of the GABA-a
receptors, the same one's that benzodiazepines do. The difference: Unlike the benzodiazepines, Valerian root is not addictive.
{OPTION #5:] Chamomile ... I know that sounds strange, but it's ture. Like the Valerian Root, Chamomile ALSO increases the activity of the GABA-a receptors. How I use it, is with tea. There's 600mg of chamomile per tea bag in Celestial Seasonings Sleepytime EXTRA(which also has valerian root)... Be sure you get the EXTRA kind, not the regular sleepytime tea.
[OPTION #6:] Diphenhydramine (Benadyrl, Unisom). Unlike all the other allergy medications like Zyrtec or Claritin... Benadryl is a hypnotic, so depending on how sensitive you are too it it may make you too sleepy. But if it helps, and you can tolerate the side effect of drowsiness, go for it. I would start with 25mg as needed every 4-6 hours, if it's still not effective, then bump it up to 50mg, the maximum dose, according to the label. Get your doctor's approval to take more then 50mg per dose.
I hope you try these suggestions! :)
Sincerely,
Alexaner Brooks
medical_assist
7 July 2012
Hi there Kaylyn.. I hope my reply with help you. From your description, it sounds like you are experiencing agoraphobia along with your panic disorder, which is very common. I copied and pasted the definition of this condition.
Panic disorder with agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder in which a person has attacks of intense fear and anxiety. There is also a fear of being in places where it is hard to escape, or where help might not be available. Agoraphobia sometimes occurs when a person has had a panic attack and begins to fear situations that might lead to another panic attack. With agoraphobia, you avoid places or situations because you do not feel safe in public places. The fear is worse when the place is crowded.
Symptoms of agoraphobia include:
-Being afraid of spending time alone
-Being afraid of places where escape might be hard
-Being afraid of losing control in a public place
-Depending on others
-Feeling detached or separated from others
-Feeling helpless
-Feeling that the body is not real
-Feeling that the environment is not real
Having an unusual temper or agitation
-Staying in the house for long periods of time
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001921/ - source
I don't know if you are receiving any medical help or not, but I can tell you there is hope out there, and you can move on with this. You are not alone, there are so many people (millions) that have anxiety disorders and have found peace. I hope this helped some, as I wanted to emphasis the most that you are not alone. Best wishes.
Lady Trolley
27 June 2012
Good Morning Kaylyn;
I too feel that attack when I leave the house. I only leave the house if absolutely necessary. I go to doctors appointments (can't miss those) and only if I feel I need them. I will go food shopping, only if my husband is with me. Other than that I won't leave my sanctuary.
When I do leave for those reasons I feel like the world is going to get me as it is closing in on me.My husband thinks I am just making everything up, but it is really happening to me.!
Inactive
28 June 2012
Lady trolly
How is your relationship doing being that you are going through this? The reason I ask is cause mine is under a lot of stress and he becomes distance at times I guess cause he doesn't know what to do. However this only make me feel worst and causes more anxiety.
I am able to leave the house as long as I am with someone. I do push myself to go by my self only cause I don't want to give up the fight to no having my freedom
I also have a daughter that needs me so I have to take he to here daily activities. Which I know keeps me going. I do keep the places I have to take her to my home town only avoiding and real distance
Inactive
28 June 2012
Kaylyn
How are you doing? I have not seen any post from you regarding your orginal question. Can you give us an update please
kerker40
23 Sep 2012
oh my lord i too feel just like this what do we do?i am only 41 years young and i feel like my life is over because of this disorder.Its a little embarrassing to say the least wich makes it harder as well.only my wife and kids and some doctors know this about me but it has caused me to lose many jobs.im tired of this lifestyle and need to get back to living or just die.i prefer to live though.i hope you and i can win this fight its very strange to see how many people have the exact same problem as us.not very comforting.to say the least but atleast we are not alone right?
Inactive
24 Sep 2012
My fight continues, I am now able to take my daughter to school and take her some places with anyone with me. My biggest accomplishment was my boyfriend went away for 4 days and I did fine all by myself. Of course I started a new medication Wellbutrin Xl yesterday to stop smoking, help with energy and hopefully loose a little weight that I have gained. Since I am super sensitive to these meds I feel like I am just waiting for that panic attack to hit again. I am going to try to let my body adjust to the meds and wait it out but it's so hard. So my response to you there is hope you just have to fight
Serenaserena
24 June 2012
I am so sorry! You must feel terrible. I had a similar experience several years ago & it took me 5 months get out of the house. (I had to MAKE myself make an appt. w/ a doctor & get back on tranquilzers). What I know is that medication combined with some type of therapy (maybe something you could try on your own at home for now) is going to be KEY. I noticed that you said that you " would feel like I could die if I tried it". You WILL NOT DIE. I promise you. Cognitive behavioral therapy helped me TREMENDOUSLY in the past. It's just a matter of doing the exercises. Doing them over & over & over again. cog. Beh. Thrp. Teaches you what are called "cognitive distortions", or rather ways of THINKING that are illogical. You simply MUST stop the feelings & try your darnedest to focus on thinking. Thinking controls or at times very strongly, navagates your feelings until you believe these bad feelings are real. In all reality, they are not.
You ABSOLUTELY can train your brain to think, (logically) & get those negative, distorted, terrifying feelings to go away, because, most of the time, the feelings & emotions you experience are stemming from sub-conscious thought processes that we don't even realize! Think about it- as fast as you move your hands, blink, type, whatever, your brain is sending these messages to move! It is the same aspect with thoughts & feelings, but we just can't see them. Thoughts=feelings/emotions. I recommened the book "Feeling Good" by David Burns. It's a place to start. & start very, very small. Try your best not to beat yourself up over things. You must re-learn & un-learn some things. I won't tell you it's easy- but outright NOT impossible. You have to start believing again. You have to be gentle with yourself like a tiny baby bird. That's ok! As long as the objective is to get better. & you can. I don't know what your thoughts on medication are- but you really seem a good candidate for something to help calm you down. For now. While you are dealing with this. I hope this helps, please take it as you wish. ~Serena
takecareindian
19 June 2012
best remedy is himalaya's serpina tablet(rauwolfia serpentina).don't use only reserpine alone content.1-2 tablet at night with milk.you will start to feel good within 1 month.and/or
Dont use any antidepressant/antisychotic.try sumenta tablet from charak.com seriously or st. john;s wort or himalaya's mentat tablet and gerifort or come to me( india).antidepressants/antisychotics will trap you for lifetime.trust me
Patiently Waiting
12 June 2012
I'm gonna tell you just like this.. Panic has to be treated separately.. severe panic attacks cannot be controlled just by taking Lexapro, Paxil, etc. Never did. I started Cymbalta (took) several months of being shut in.. no phone calls no nothing and started Xanax. I was out and in the most part empowered. I have meds just to control the panic. These doctors really get under my skin! Noone should live with this. If not Xanax try Valium. Different people respond to different meds. Those of us that panic are smart, hard working over acheivers and our dang brain just cannot hold it all! That's my recommendation, make you an appt and GO..talk about adding a panic button pill. I'm out everyday now. Everyday.
Inactive
12 June 2012
I agree completely, one other thing that I learned is that my depressionis cause by my anixeity. I have been on klonopin for 3 months and I am finally getting my life back. I am driving by myself, going to the gym everyday and taking care of my Childern. My depression has subsided I am still on Zoloft but I really don't think I need it now that my aniexty is under control
Just something to think about
Patiently Waiting
12 June 2012
Just keep this in mind.. all of us on medication, always remember where you were and yes at times people get better and completely remove medication but there are also times where removing it will put right back where you were. I'm all about keeping your own tolerance in check and don't let a doctor force you beyond anything healthy. I went to several I swear.. its not safe practice! Live to be yourself and happy, the whole point of medication is to better your life. :-)
Inactive
13 June 2012
I agree of course I would never stop taking my meds without consulting my dr
And I will not go off klonopin that for me is my life saver.
Ktcrafts
8 May 2012
I myself am currently suffering from horrible panic attacks!! I have not left the house in two months except for doctors apts and my husband has to force me to go. I can not even ride in a car, go shopping or anywhere without having bad panic attacks I fear leaving my house! This has never happened to me befor ive always been a social butterfly and now I dont do anything! I have tried zoloft and had a bad side affect then tried xanax for a short time it basicly made me tired didnt really help. my doc did bloodwork on me and just found out my cortisol,level is high and she thinks that is what caused these attacks but im not sure.
I am going to an endrocrinoligest tomorrow and I am fearing going! Anytime I know im going anywhere I get worked up especially when im getting ready before I even get to the car its ridiculous!! I know how you feel! I fear if I keep staying home that things will get worse but I also fear leaving my house I dont know what to do? I can not even go see a doctor cause I get all worked up then in the office mostly everytime I have my husband ask them to put me in a private room just so I can calm down because of other people in the waiting room it can be only one person I feel crazy! I really hope you and anyone else dealing with this find away to get throw it! I truly understand what your going thru
Inactive
8 May 2012
Ktcrafts I am sorry you are going through this... I can relate to the panic attacks How long did try try the Zoloft for ? It takes 4-6 weeks for you to get the full effect of it. It was a hard drug for me to get on on but it somewhat help.
My saving grace was Clonazepam which used to relieve panic attacks (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks). Clonazepam is in a class of medications called benzodiazepines. It works by decreasing abnormal electrical activity in the brain. This med is in the same class as xanex but I find it doesn't make me as tired, however I take a small dosage.
I am sure there are many other drugs out there as well its just a matter of finding the right one for you. Don't give up ... Keep fighting
I have also found a meeting which is done over the phone for people who suffer from social aniexty.
We are not crazy people like us are actually the bravest people in the world dealing what we have to go through on fighting to get back our lives.
If you need anyone to talk to please feel free to inbox me
Good luck at you dr apt tomorrow
Ger
Quackers1
26 May 2012
To all my "anxious" friends... I have read each and everyone of your stories, from having panic attacks to being extremely anxious as well as being
agoraphobic. I have been through it all and can totally understand as well as sympathize with each and everyone of you. Since 1980 I have always had to have a small dose of Xanax to start my day or I probably wouldn't have gone anywhere. Unfortunately, I was on 1/2 table of 0.25mg Xanax for 29 years... finally 4 years ago it just stopped working and I went through a nervous breakdown from what I was feeling... agitated, dizzy, scared etc.
I was put in the hospital both in 2009 and 2010 for 1 month each time as my psychiatrist tried all different meds to combat my intense fear. When I got out, I went into Agoraphobia for all of 2011 and just started driving again to doctors appts but am struggling with having been put on 0.5mg of Ativan 3x a time for the last 4 years. I now am going through withdrawal even being on the drug and this time it is more frightening than ever. Apparently, you
can get dependant on these Benzo drugs within a short time no matter what the dose. I have never abused my medication prescribed by my doctors.
Actually I hate being on meds. I now find myself slowly being weaned off the
Ativan substituting another drug which is more long lasting in the body.
Each dose will be switched to this other drug until my 3rd and last Ativan
is switched. Then I will have to go through the long process of tapering off the other drug..It could take months maybe a year. Meanwhile, I am hit with
adrenaline rush each and every morning at 8am, even though I am still on
medication. My suggestion is to find a good doctor who will help you through this method of getting off any Benzos you may be on. My heart goes out to each and everyone of you caught in this cycle of looking for a fast relief from the fear. It truly doesn't exist without severe consequences down the road.
If I had to do it all over again, I would still have chosen the benzodiazapane
drugs since they worked so well in reducing my anxiety and panic attacks.
I made the choice and now have to live with the symptoms of getting off the
drugs completely. Support groups are beneficial in helping you through this transition as well as looking for other ways to reduce that andrenaline rush and Cortisol coursing throughout your body. When I get well and can function each day without fear, I have promised myself that I would reach out tto those who are going through this hell. Especially the agoraphobics (that was one of my worse experiences, making my house a prison per se)
I was a certified paramedic years ago and cannot believe what happened to me, feeling I should have known better than to just stay on antianxiety medications, but when we are desperate to get relief, all rationality goes out the window. I will update you as I start feeling like myself again and will
post a site where people can contact me for support. Good Luck to all of you.
Inactive
26 May 2012
Thank you for your story, if you don't mind me asking what medication are you currently on ?
My heart goes out to you during your withdrawal process. I am still struggling with getting the correct medication. I struggled for years dealing with my issues medication free after finally Finding a doctor who put me on klonopin. Even though i Wish I could be medication free it simply not an option at this time.
Serenaserena
28 June 2012
I too have reached the "ceiling" with my tolerance to benzodiazepines. For over a decade I believe may have tried every bdz on the market. It was klonopin for several years, then, others- Ativan, dalmane, Valium, Xanax, librium, chlordiazepoxide, temazepam, Oxazepam & possibly others. It's ridiculous! But, It's my life & bdz have been a Godsend for many years. Alas, they are no longer working & I'm really quite tired of this (Of course when I start going through withdrawals, I'll be begging God for mercy). I am working on finding alternatives for sedative/tranquilzers my dr. I have a serious problems with anxiety in major forms. Other than biology, i am trying to get to the root of my problems, with CODA,ACOA & I'm a firm believer of cognitive behavioral therapy. It's taxing, trying to do all at once, but I must get better & have to go really easy on myself.
Diet & exercise are important, but handle what you can when you can. This is getting a bit off subject & i appologize but experienced something that makes me want to really keep trying for a life again- noting: I'm not working currently due to my disability. I somehow got the courage to try Vocational Rehabilitation. I did a trial work period to assess my ability to work- 2 wks, 3 days/wk, 3 hrs/day. The last 2 days of this "trial", i thought for sure I was going to completely lose it. I didn't however. Then, it was simply amazing- for 2 months I was up & about, cleaning, talking to neighbors, met new people, finished books, became interested & researched new things, got to all appts. (& on time), started working out, got up early, didn't take naps- I could go on, but I was living!!! My conclusion is that I shocked my system. I haven't lived like than in several years.
The effects have gone away unfortunately, but paradoxically it goes to show, stress at times can be really good.
My dream is to get off anti-anxiety meds altogether, hopefully of my own volition, because I can deal with my own life- better. I have yet to wean myself from Bdzs, but i no other option- they simply are no longer working.
To move forward & to keep the ground I have gained, I feel at this time i must find another medicine. I have found that baclofen works well for me. I have heard some echoes elsewhere online.
Friends-Meds aren't the answer forever, but i hope when the time comes, we can each decide when to pull the plug.
strawberrieshortcake
22 April 2012
My husband has the same problem. I am an outgoing person and he wants to stay in the house all the time. His dr. said that he has something called social anxiety and he prescribed him xanax 1.0 mg it helped him a great deal. The only down fall to that is that you can get addicted to them real easy and it takes awhile to get used to them. They are really potent they make you want to sleep for some time for a few months to you get used to them. But, I stared having the same problem not to long after my husband did and I went to the dr. and he put me on diazepam 10mg and I can take them with out them making me sleepy make sure if you decide to choose this option to start out on the lowest dose possible. But to me it helped it might help you. Because not wanting to get out and see the world is the worst feeling a person can go throught. I wish you luck my friend and remember take it one day at a time.
Mardswaf
17 April 2012
I have anxiety too I know how it feels but what I do is watch tv for a bit and relax, then slowly go outside an and play a sport or go swimming or smoke a cigarette .
Inactive
19 March 2012
Kayln
I would like you to know you are not alone . I realize my response is late but last June I went through something very similar. It started with driving and being alone in the car. I kept fighting to get pass it. I researched , therapy , cognitive behavioral therapy and even hypophysis
It all help temporarily
Finally I decided I needed to tried Mediciation I was going to a dr that prescribe bus poring and the only that that did was help me fight that it the drug itself did nothing
I kept asking the dr should I be on something else ?? She would say you can increase it ? Why would I do that if it's not helping ? I search for a new dr and believe it took time to find him . He is the best
He immediately took me off the med I was on and put me on Zoloft . It was a hard road getting on because I was very sensitive to it almost three weeks to stop the side effect I kept saying its not worki
G them one day it kicked in and I started feeling a little better
My last visit with him he added Klonopin which had subsided my aniexty . I so greatful I found him
I didn't realize until now how bad I actually was
I don't worry anymore but I still have to work daily at getting past the aniexty
I journal everyday, I exercise everyday and I keep fighting to get my life back
I am still not where I would like to be as far as my freedom but I take it one day at a time
I also mediatate
Reading about what people do to get through and trying it out helps me a great deal
Hang in there and if you need to talk I here for you
Most important you have to fight back even if it's baby steps once a day
There is hope just use the tools on this site to help you through it reach and form relationship with people on here we are here to help you
linje
24 March 2012
I have now gone back on Nardil (phenelzine) they were my miracle drug yrs ago but suddenly became unavailable due to interactions with foods etc but seems they are now back. I have been on them 10days I findmornings my worst time, I am suffering side effects which I hope will soon ease nausea feeling,gurgling stomach etc which puts me off going out even more! I have also started hypnosis only had 1 session at the moment. has anyone else experienced my symptoms, taken Nardil or tried hypnosis?
Inactive
8 May 2012
I have tried hypnosis with two different people. I learned to meditate which they say calms the mind. It not a quick fix and takes a lot of practice which I still have not concord but some people swear by it
Patiently Waiting
13 June 2012
I have had hypnosis therapy for PTSD. I remember everything that happened to me.. but it doesn't cause me as much trouble as it did before it. I learned to meditate but I do not relax well.
Inactive
13 June 2012
I have tried it as well. At the time I was in a constant state of panic so meditating was extremely hard for me and I just gave up and stuck with the exercising. I will attempt it again now that thing are much better. I know its a practice that must learned.
nc80slady
15 March 2012
I have had anxiety since childhood. I am 37, live with and help my 86 year old grandmother. She never had a driver's license and I rarely drive, except for when we need groceries or to visit a doctor. My anxiety is at its worst now, because I fear leaving my grandmother alone even for a short time. I worry she will get confused or have medicine side effects. I don't have any family close enough to help me. I worry about taking any anti anxiety medicine because of being too sedated to help if something were to happen to my grandmother.
granny50
3 March 2012
I have it bad like that. I can't drive. I have tried and i get sick to my stomach and am really anxious.Try driving around the block. Then go a little further. Baby step's. You have to get out if it is just to walk around the yard or porch. I can go outside now. I am still afraid to stay alone for a period of time. I know how you feel. Are you on med's? You might need something to calm down the anxiety. If you did that you would be more relaxed. I am going on med's. I have no life and tired of it. Don't be afraid to ask for help. It is not a illness, it is anxiety and you have nothing to be ashamed about. Do you get nervous in crowd's and a lot of noise??
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