Agoraphobia & Social Anxiety Support Group
Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder, often precipitated by the fear of having a panic attack in a setting from which there is no easy means of escape. As a result, sufferers of agoraphobia may avoid public and/or unfamiliar places. In severe cases, the sufferer may become confined to their home, experiencing difficulty traveling from this "safe place."
I am a 69 year-old senior who doesn't get out much due to agoraphobia, social (and general) anxiety, plus a disabled foot that requires walking with a cane and entails the danger of falling.
My brother-in-law called me last week and invited me to go with him to a writer's group. I "died a thousand deaths" worrying whether I should take the chance. Only when I'm at home do I feel safe.
Bottom line is, I went. Did not fall or have a panic attack. I take Cymbalta, 60 mg. a day to combat anxiety. Xanax did not work for me.
The herbal supplement, Valerian, also helps some people.
My brother-in-law called me last week and invited me to go with him to a writer's group. I "died a thousand deaths" worrying whether I should take the chance. Only when I'm at home do I feel safe.
Bottom line is, I went. Did not fall or have a panic attack. I take Cymbalta, 60 mg. a day to combat anxiety. Xanax did not work for me.
The herbal supplement, Valerian, also helps some people.
Hugs, Phoebe
That's wonderful!
I look up to you :)
I like the Bible verse that says:
"God has not given us the spirit of FEAR, but of power, love, and a sound mind."
So when we are feeling "helpless and hopeless", those are the feelings our Enemy wants us to have, and NOT FROM GOD.