I'm now 30 and have been suffering with panic disorder with agoraphobia for about 13yrs.
I initially had a major panic out of the blue at school and had no idea what it was... From then it took hold over about 3yrs and has been with me since. I am only to maintain function by having my car... I can't take a bus, train, boat, plane...
I've tried CBT but it hasn't worked due to my extremely strong avoidance behaviour I wont let myself into exposure situations!
I can't believe that there is any hope for me as nothing has worked!
Has anyone else got experience of this? Is there a recovery light at the end of the tunnel?