Re: Battling through it is making me worse?
I agree that trying to force yourself to stay in the situation where you're panicking just seems to make things worse.
This is why I am so reluctant to try CBT again- seems to be based on the phrase 'just stick with it and it will get easier'. But like some of you have said my panic never seems to subside unless I get OUT!
I think anyone who can force themselves to stay in the place where they're panicking must be very brave and strong.
I find I have to make myself go out as much as I can, or I worry that my safety 'bubble' will just get smaller and smaller. But I don't push myself to do something really stressful everyday or I think I would just be miserable.
Really hope we all find a way out of this soon,
Lucy
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