Re: 2013 Agoraphobia Thread
Originally Posted by
robinhall
it is equally as important that people know HOW to do this without becoming overwhelmed.
Some people try too much too soon and then they get put off the idea of exposure (or CBT) altogether.
...learned the necessary cognitive and behavioural skills needed BEFORE she undertook gradual exposure work.
Without these skills and an understanding of how and why exposure practice works I wouldn't suggest that anyone just tries to 'stick it out'. You could either feel under considerable pressure or feel overwhelmed. Even during controlled exposure practice it's not always easy to stay with it.
The best thing is to get some CBT or work through CBT4PANIC
Robin
Hi Robin
Well said! I have always thought that part of tackling agoraphobia is knowing that I have a toolkit of coping mechanisms to see me through when I am outside and start feeling unwell. Perhaps its about confidence in coping skills.
kittikat
Thanks for letting me know cbt is available on the NHS and that it has helped. I think I am going to ask psych. if I am eligible for cbt for agoraphobia. Will not get my hopes up though as I don't think its part of NICE guidelines (correct me if I'm wrong anyone) so I will not be able to argue my case for it very well, but I definitely want to give it a go if he says ok.
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Originally Posted by
stelly
Hi everyone,
I would like to be able to walk my dog too little wren, and i know rain would too, maybe this is something we can all help each other to do over the summer?
Hugs to you all
Stelly xxxx
Stelly
That is a good idea - it's strange how something so simple like dog walking is difficult. The good thing about this is I know I cannot get out of it as our dog needs time to unwind outside and hubby cannot always do it. Nice to know others understand.
little wren x
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