Reggie
04-03-09, 08:48
Hi Guys
I'm after some advice from people who have agoraphobia. I've had panic/anxiety since the death of my daughter in 1999. It's stayed with me ever since and I can't shift it.
I feel like I'm on the cusp of becoming agoraphobic, I'm ok going to the shop or small journeys but large trips are becoming a real problem for me. Last week we had to take our disabled son to York to see a therapist, I can't tell you the panic attack I had and this continued throughout the rest of the week.
My problem is compounded by the fact that we have a holiday home in Cornwall which has always been our sanctuary, we're going down there on Friday and I'm terrified. This safe place is becoming something I'm fearing. Last summer I had a lot of anxiety issues whilst we were there, and I'm dreading making this place miserable for my family - life's hard enough as it is.
Any advice would be welcome. I've been seen by a psychiatric doctor since my daughter died and she's wonderful, I'm seeing an anxiety management lady on Thursday too.
Thank you. Reggie.
I'm after some advice from people who have agoraphobia. I've had panic/anxiety since the death of my daughter in 1999. It's stayed with me ever since and I can't shift it.
I feel like I'm on the cusp of becoming agoraphobic, I'm ok going to the shop or small journeys but large trips are becoming a real problem for me. Last week we had to take our disabled son to York to see a therapist, I can't tell you the panic attack I had and this continued throughout the rest of the week.
My problem is compounded by the fact that we have a holiday home in Cornwall which has always been our sanctuary, we're going down there on Friday and I'm terrified. This safe place is becoming something I'm fearing. Last summer I had a lot of anxiety issues whilst we were there, and I'm dreading making this place miserable for my family - life's hard enough as it is.
Any advice would be welcome. I've been seen by a psychiatric doctor since my daughter died and she's wonderful, I'm seeing an anxiety management lady on Thursday too.
Thank you. Reggie.