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."

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brad74 05/17/2009

I had a setback recently. I was visiting my parents for a few days, and must have become overwhelmed. I kind of freaked out as we were out to dinner, and wound up in hospital, where they live. I was not suicidal, but my family was concerned about me and convinced the police to take me in for a consult. I freaked at the hospital too to the point i was threatened with handcuffs. I simply did not believe that I needeed to be there. I still do not believe it was neccessary. Anyway, the doc gave me some adivan and sent me home. I am feeling better now. I don't know why I get so overwhelmed sometimes, and that leads to anger with myself. Anyway this is just a vent and update as to what has been going on the last few days. It is still early on with new meds and a new psychiatrist, so I am hoping things will still kick in and get better.

deleted_user 05/19/2009

It is often very confronting when you are out in public. I still find it that way. I also find it very tiring, exhausting in fact. Sometimes these things just happen and all you want to do is go to your "safe" place. They are not really setbacks, just hicups. Don't get angry with yourself you are not to blame for this happening. It is just part of you for the time being. I hope you are feeling much better now. Keep us posted.

deleted_user 05/19/2009

Sorry you had such a tough weekend Brad.

deleted_user 05/20/2009

Hang in there Brad, you have been doing really well, sometimes it really does feel like two steps forward and one step back, but just keep picking yourself up and dusting yourself off and moving on with the present where you are now. Keep venting and sharing that's what we're here for.
At the face to face support group I was going to they had a really great saying that I found very helpful for getting through times when you experience a setback or any kind of upset etc..~ resume quickly and with little fuss~ which sounds like what you're doing already so bravo for that. Big hugs Brad, wishing you all the best xxxxxx

deleted_user 05/20/2009

Hi Brad!! What an experience you have had! At least now, you know how bad it can get and yet, you are bouncing back and that is a GOOD thing! Some of our worst fears are about what you went thru and you survived it! Acceptance of our illness - that we DO get overwhelmed sometimes - is important because then we are able to take care of ourselves,our needs and what options we have should we feel that way again! ((((((((((((((((()))))))))))))) Hugs to you and thank you for sharing what happened.

brad74 05/20/2009

Thank-tou all for your kind words and encouragement. I really needed that. Take care and hugs to you all.

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