Stripyanimal
14-04-09, 23:15
Hello everyone, I have just joined the board after lurking for a little while. :)
I am 32 and when I was a teenager I battled - and beat - agoraphobia.
I have been much better for many years since - sometimes stressful situations made the panic attacks return, but not like it used to be.
However, in the last few weeks, my panic attacks are increasing. I have self-diagnosed monophobia. And - the boyfriend who I've lived with for 10 years is leaving to be with another women in a couple of weeks. Needless to say, I'm absolutely terrified of living alone (I have never spent even one night on my own before). All the upheaval is naturally making the anxiety worse.
I keep feeling that I'm not going to be able to cope alone. Basically, my ex boyfriend is the person who I felt safe and calm with.
I also have problems going out.
And...sorry if I've written too much for a first post. :blush:
I would really like to make some friends who understand exactly what I'm going through with the anxiety. I hope to get to know lots of people here.
Thank you for reading,
Karen.
I am 32 and when I was a teenager I battled - and beat - agoraphobia.
I have been much better for many years since - sometimes stressful situations made the panic attacks return, but not like it used to be.
However, in the last few weeks, my panic attacks are increasing. I have self-diagnosed monophobia. And - the boyfriend who I've lived with for 10 years is leaving to be with another women in a couple of weeks. Needless to say, I'm absolutely terrified of living alone (I have never spent even one night on my own before). All the upheaval is naturally making the anxiety worse.
I keep feeling that I'm not going to be able to cope alone. Basically, my ex boyfriend is the person who I felt safe and calm with.
I also have problems going out.
And...sorry if I've written too much for a first post. :blush:
I would really like to make some friends who understand exactly what I'm going through with the anxiety. I hope to get to know lots of people here.
Thank you for reading,
Karen.