Gollom
04-07-06, 11:43
Hi
Thought I would introduce myself to see if anyone can help me and hopefully I can help someone else.
I have suffered from a fear of being sick since I was 8, that is now 20 years. When I was young I did not want to go to school in case I was sick. I hated assemblies cause I felt claustrophobic. I also hated school in case I was ill when away. But luckily I was not bad with panic attacks. I managed to cope through school only worring when I knew a bug was going round.
It got worse when I was 17, my mum and dad split up - don't know if that is relevant - I stopped going to school as much as I could but managed to pass some A levels. Then was the bad time of my life for 2 years I was house bound was anxious all the time has at least 3 panic attacks a day then I was put on seroxat and I have managed to live a relatively normal life. I often have bad phases but would like to get better and get off the pills.
I will not eat out incase I am ill, I do not drink alcohol, I have not been on a plane for 4 years as I had a panic attack on one but would really like to travel. Have tried hypnotherapy, counselling and a shrink on the NHS. Have not tried CBT but looks like it could be worth a go. Am having a bad time at the moment so need to do something!!!
Hope this was not too long but 20 years worth of fear does take a long time.
Keep your chin up!!!;)
Thought I would introduce myself to see if anyone can help me and hopefully I can help someone else.
I have suffered from a fear of being sick since I was 8, that is now 20 years. When I was young I did not want to go to school in case I was sick. I hated assemblies cause I felt claustrophobic. I also hated school in case I was ill when away. But luckily I was not bad with panic attacks. I managed to cope through school only worring when I knew a bug was going round.
It got worse when I was 17, my mum and dad split up - don't know if that is relevant - I stopped going to school as much as I could but managed to pass some A levels. Then was the bad time of my life for 2 years I was house bound was anxious all the time has at least 3 panic attacks a day then I was put on seroxat and I have managed to live a relatively normal life. I often have bad phases but would like to get better and get off the pills.
I will not eat out incase I am ill, I do not drink alcohol, I have not been on a plane for 4 years as I had a panic attack on one but would really like to travel. Have tried hypnotherapy, counselling and a shrink on the NHS. Have not tried CBT but looks like it could be worth a go. Am having a bad time at the moment so need to do something!!!
Hope this was not too long but 20 years worth of fear does take a long time.
Keep your chin up!!!;)