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BlueMoon · 07-16-2009, 09:29 AM

i'm having an anxiety attack waiting for when it's time to leave for my therapy appt. I am just freaked out!!! i'm realizing that i am very prob'ly agoraphobic and it's just doing me in. all i can think of is to post here while i wait.

i don't know why i'm so afraid of this appt. I know this therapist, i used to see her a while back - but it's getting there that's overwhelming me ...
i want to cancel it - i want to just not go but that's not an option, it's ruining my marriage and my life and i'm scared of that too --- my RAH is always on the go and is so active and I can't do ANYTHING cuz i'm scared of EVERYTHING -- i'm scared to go outside for christ's sake - i'm locked in my apartment - no where else feels safe

i just need to vent for a few minutes while i watch the clock -
a friend of mine was giong to give me a ride but i think she got drunk ( ! ) and so i'm going to call a cab - it's only 4 blocks but i can't walk that far and so i feel stupid about that too ... i feel like a total wreck

Blue

***Anna*** · 07-16-2009, 06:16 PM

Hi Blue,

I hope you managed to get to your appointment today, and good for you for seeking help with your therapist. That's great! I have a nephew who has agoraphobia and it has totally ruined his life. Don't be embarrassed because you don't want to walk 4 blocks. Be proud of yourself for getting a taxi and getting there and speaking to a therapist. My nephew won't even do that.

indigo · 07-17-2009, 04:56 AM

Well done on calling a cab it's a real achievement I hope you are feeling better soon anxiety is a terrible thing.

gyco · 07-17-2009, 05:23 AM

hole allows us to bring on mental illness, when it becomes out of hand,we see doctors ,who in many ways are sprinting when they treat it,i beleive in my case,i was born with what i got,it just took many years to surface,have patience,let the new and strong you come out,if i can succeed,anyone can,youll do it,gyco

gyco · 07-17-2009, 05:24 AM

sorry blue my computor wiped out the 1st half

BlueMoon · 07-18-2009, 09:41 AM

thank you all! i even have an appt for tuesday the 21st --- eeeeeeeeek
right now, it's scarier to think i might be like this "forever" than to take a cab to my appt

07-16-2009, 09:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
BlueMoon Honest, Open, Willing Join Date: May 2004 Location: looking in / looking out Posts: 599 Blog Entries: 6	therapy and anxiety attacks i'm having an anxiety attack waiting for when it's time to leave for my therapy appt. I am just freaked out!!! i'm realizing that i am very prob'ly agoraphobic and it's just doing me in. all i can think of is to post here while i wait. i don't know why i'm so afraid of this appt. I know this therapist, i used to see her a while back - but it's getting there that's overwhelming me ... i want to cancel it - i want to just not go but that's not an option, it's ruining my marriage and my life and i'm scared of that too --- my RAH is always on the go and is so active and I can't do ANYTHING cuz i'm scared of EVERYTHING -- i'm scared to go outside for christ's sake - i'm locked in my apartment - no where else feels safe i just need to vent for a few minutes while i watch the clock - a friend of mine was giong to give me a ride but i think she got drunk ( ! ) and so i'm going to call a cab - it's only 4 blocks but i can't walk that far and so i feel stupid about that too ... i feel like a total wreck Blue

07-16-2009, 06:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
*Anna* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dancing in the Light Posts: 22,778	Hi Blue, I hope you managed to get to your appointment today, and good for you for seeking help with your therapist. That's great! I have a nephew who has agoraphobia and it has totally ruined his life. Don't be embarrassed because you don't want to walk 4 blocks. Be proud of yourself for getting a taxi and getting there and speaking to a therapist. My nephew won't even do that. __________________ And I dont know what the future is holding in store I dont know where Im going, Im not sure where I've been There's a spirit that guides me, a light that shines for me My life is worth the living, I dont need to see the end. John Denver

07-17-2009, 04:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
indigo Community Greeter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mid-Life Express Posts: 9,928	Well done on calling a cab it's a real achievement I hope you are feeling better soon anxiety is a terrible thing. __________________ When you judge others, you do not define them, you define yourself." Namasté

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07-17-2009, 05:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
gyco Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: thundeerbay Posts: 5	hole allows us to bring on mental illness, when it becomes out of hand,we see doctors ,who in many ways are sprinting when they treat it,i beleive in my case,i was born with what i got,it just took many years to surface,have patience,let the new and strong you come out,if i can succeed,anyone can,youll do it,gyco

07-17-2009, 05:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
gyco Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: thundeerbay Posts: 5	sorry blue my computor wiped out the 1st half

07-18-2009, 09:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
BlueMoon Honest, Open, Willing Join Date: May 2004 Location: looking in / looking out Posts: 599 Blog Entries: 6	thank you all! i even have an appt for tuesday the 21st --- eeeeeeeeek right now, it's scarier to think i might be like this "forever" than to take a cab to my appt

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