SilverFern
02-01-09, 12:31
Hello to all those agoraphobics out there - especially the more "mature" ones like me!!!! I've only just joined NMP but reading the stories has already helped me a lot. Just knowing that I'm not the only one with these weird feelings is reassuring and I know that some of you feel far worse than me!
I really feel that with the help of this site - and my own determination - I will greatly improve in 2009. I do go to work part time and I can and do go out but lots of the time I find it difficult. I find myself making excuses just to stay in the safety of my own home. I have a wonderful husband and family (including grandchildren) but they don't know how I feel because I don't tell them and I manage to cover up my feelings all the time. I really don't like going to people's houses, nor do I enjoy shopping, theatres, meetings, etc. I know I must keep on going out and joining in as this seems to be the way to overcome this "complaint" in the long run. I rely on Rescue Remedy and always carry a packet of extra strong mints in my bag! I think it is also important not to let your blood sugar levels get too low as this brings on the shaky feelings. I try and eat a banana midway through the morning when I am working. I would be interested in hearing from other people as to how they cope when "venturing out" and any tips they may have! I really want to be "normal" but it's hard when these strange feelings have been going on for so many years. I'll let you know how things go ..............:yesyes:
I really feel that with the help of this site - and my own determination - I will greatly improve in 2009. I do go to work part time and I can and do go out but lots of the time I find it difficult. I find myself making excuses just to stay in the safety of my own home. I have a wonderful husband and family (including grandchildren) but they don't know how I feel because I don't tell them and I manage to cover up my feelings all the time. I really don't like going to people's houses, nor do I enjoy shopping, theatres, meetings, etc. I know I must keep on going out and joining in as this seems to be the way to overcome this "complaint" in the long run. I rely on Rescue Remedy and always carry a packet of extra strong mints in my bag! I think it is also important not to let your blood sugar levels get too low as this brings on the shaky feelings. I try and eat a banana midway through the morning when I am working. I would be interested in hearing from other people as to how they cope when "venturing out" and any tips they may have! I really want to be "normal" but it's hard when these strange feelings have been going on for so many years. I'll let you know how things go ..............:yesyes: