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crzylilmndfreak · 04-20-2009, 11:18 AM

I have read enough here to know that i must have this disorder... it is very difficult to even go outside to have a cig, because i know my neigbor might come out too. I have to take my kids to awanas on wednesdays, and i hate driving so much, it makes me extremely paranoid, and then i have to be in the big crowd of parents who are also picking up their kids.
Seriously it is having a huge impact on my life, and i have an app. to see my dr. next month, what meds should i expect her to maybe prescribe? i have been on klonopin, and all that does is make me so sleepy i want to pass out, so any answers or familiarities?? i feel so lonely in this, like im the only one who has it, so many people in my life are so social, and i am just an outcast

MCake · 04-20-2009, 11:51 AM

You're definitely not alone. Congratulations for reaching out

Agarophobia is highly treatable, and getting medical help is a great way to start; I would suggest you describe your symptoms to your doctor as accurately as possible, including your anxieties as well as your experience with Klonopin. Don't settle for someone who doesn't listen, make sure you trust your doctor.

I would also encourage you to do some therapy; CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) can be very helpful and may provide permanent remission of your symptoms. Good luck, keep us posted

crzylilmndfreak · 04-20-2009, 12:58 PM

thanx for the respond, ... my husband and i do see a therapist every week, together, i dont see one alone, because i hate to do anything alone, in fact he practically has to push me out the door to even go. My therapist tried an experiment with me, to be silent for 60 seconds, because i cant stand silence among other people, and i couldnt even do it. When i do have to talk to people, i obsess later over every word that was said, did i say the right thing?, what are they going to think about what i did say, etc. I have been wanting to go to church, but there would be too many poeple i would have to talk to, and i cant even go to an aa meeting in fear i will have to talk, it really is a miserable way to live!

04-20-2009, 11:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
crzylilmndfreak Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 320	agoraphbia I have read enough here to know that i must have this disorder... it is very difficult to even go outside to have a cig, because i know my neigbor might come out too. I have to take my kids to awanas on wednesdays, and i hate driving so much, it makes me extremely paranoid, and then i have to be in the big crowd of parents who are also picking up their kids. Seriously it is having a huge impact on my life, and i have an app. to see my dr. next month, what meds should i expect her to maybe prescribe? i have been on klonopin, and all that does is make me so sleepy i want to pass out, so any answers or familiarities?? i feel so lonely in this, like im the only one who has it, so many people in my life are so social, and i am just an outcast

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04-20-2009, 11:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
MCake Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,261 Blog Entries: 8	You're definitely not alone. Congratulations for reaching out Agarophobia is highly treatable, and getting medical help is a great way to start; I would suggest you describe your symptoms to your doctor as accurately as possible, including your anxieties as well as your experience with Klonopin. Don't settle for someone who doesn't listen, make sure you trust your doctor. I would also encourage you to do some therapy; CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) can be very helpful and may provide permanent remission of your symptoms. Good luck, keep us posted

04-20-2009, 12:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
crzylilmndfreak Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 320	thanx for the respond, ... my husband and i do see a therapist every week, together, i dont see one alone, because i hate to do anything alone, in fact he practically has to push me out the door to even go. My therapist tried an experiment with me, to be silent for 60 seconds, because i cant stand silence among other people, and i couldnt even do it. When i do have to talk to people, i obsess later over every word that was said, did i say the right thing?, what are they going to think about what i did say, etc. I have been wanting to go to church, but there would be too many poeple i would have to talk to, and i cant even go to an aa meeting in fear i will have to talk, it really is a miserable way to live!

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