I have beaten Agoraphobia

[Kipepeo Girl]

Great news dave, I myself am trying very hard to overcome agoraphobia. Im struggling a bit right now but not giving up and your story is so inspirational and just what I needed to hear right now.

I'm exactly the same.


Well done Dave, it's great to hear a success story and I'm really happy for you (even though I don't know you ).

[Edward78]

I need time to reflect on how I feel I did it but I'm fairly certain I know the main thing that let to recovery which was exposure therapy.

Down to the end of my road. Repeat daily until I'm comftable with it.
Walk to end of street.
Go with someone to the supermarket.
Started to walk alone to my local shop.
Managed to visit my friends flat and after repeated visits it became an enviroment i could relax in.
Managed to goto town.
Managed to goto a pub and stay for afew hours.

......

I want to know how to beat Agoraphobia (fear of having a panic attack, having no escape to 'safety'). I have been doing exposure therapy for ages. I am now capable of travelling by train on my own from London to Manchester and staying over night in Manchester on my own, BUT I HAVE NOT beaten my Agoraphobia or overcome my problem, I have just increased the size of my comfort zone. I am still terrified of having a panic attack and I'm not sure what to try next to overcome this problem which is crippling my life. Any advise? Thanks.

[eternally optimistic]

Great post Dave,

What a lovelly success story.

Love the idea of the photos - great reminder for you to remember where you've come from you.

WELL DONE.

[DanH]

I have to admit reading something like this makes me hopeful that I too might one day be able to do all of those things.

Its great to hear this thing can be beaten and you're living your life now to the full, thanks for sharing this with us all and if you ever do make a series of youtube videos that'd be great.

[ditzygirl]

Dave you're a star - well done and thank you for sharing.

You've made me smilex

[DanDanT]

Your story has inspired me so much ! I could never see an end to this but i can now im gna try with all my heart

[jessicalittler79]

thats great hun good for u.

[phil85]

well done Dave, i've been an agoraphobic/recluse for the last 5 years and i still can't really get out my front door.

[tracey c]

well done Dave - congratulations

[Thistooshallpass]

Such a great post! :-)