You can do this my friend. I believe in you. I left you post in your journal I hope it helps.

Blessings Leslee

Love & Peace
Raven

I didn't have to go through a hearing, so I can only imagine the stress factor, even for someone without agoraphobia. Since I cannot leave my own except under very limited circumstances, I can't imagine how I would handle a hearing. There must be a way other the a courtroom full of people. I think this should come under the disabilities act. Have you asked your attorney if it could be done by video, or speaker phone or something like that? I can't really give you any suggestions, because I understand so well. I KNOW I couln't do it, so I can only say, I understand, I'm sorry you have to worry about it.Do call you attorney right away and see if he can arrange something easier for you. I will hope and pray he can, and you will be in my thoughts on the 3rd in any case. Hugs

Do you have a friend that can go with you? I have Agrophobia and sometimes need to chew on a Lorazepam before something that is stressful. You may want to try that. Also try and stay away from coffee or caffiene that day because you want to be as relaxed as possible. Good Luck and let us know how you make out, You can do this! Hugs, Keleee :)

YOU COMPOSE YOUR SELF AND KNOW THAT YOU ARE DOING THE RIGHT THING FOR YOU AND YOU'RE HUSBAND. SIT UP AND TAKE NOTICE THAT YOU ARE WHAT THE FUTURE NEEDS.THE DEVIL CAN'T MAKE YOU DO ANYTHING WHEN YOU'RE CALLIN ON JESUS CHRIST, I NEVER MET A MORE GODLY WOMAN THAN YOU MY SISTER, SO GO IN AND TELL THE TRUTH IN THE ONLY WAY YOU KNOW HOW TO. IF YOU HAVE TO BREAKDOWN, DON'T WORRY JUST ASK FOR A FEW MOMENTS TO COMPOSE YOURSELF AND GO AT IT AGAIN. IT MIGHT TAKES A FEW BREAKS TO GET THRU IT BUT JUST REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE TELLING THE TRUTH TO STRANGERS THAT DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT YOUR DISEASE AND IT'S OK FOR THEM TO SEE HOW THIS AFFECTS YOU....LOVE YOU...HELEN

My husband will be with me because, of course, I have panic attacks when I drive. I apologized to my attorney on the phone for my melt down but I told him this is what might happen, even if I'm properly medicated with Xanax. Another curious thought...why do I always feel embarrassed after an anxiety meltdown & feel the need to apologize for this behavior that overwhelms me???

Try to stay clam.I just had my hearing at the end of Oct.I was so scared and worried, but when I went the court was just me, my lawyer, a court clerk and a judge.They went at my pace, let me set the tone when I needed to answer questions.If the med advocate that reviews your case says he or she belives that one or any of your problems can cause you not to be able to hold a job, you don't have much speaking to do.Your lawyer will do most of the talking for you.Try to relax, just by what you have told me, I belive you will do just fine.I got mine more to due PTSD, rather than any other medical probs I have.I could have gotten it for just the Fibromyalgia.If you have any quewstions msg me.I will try to help you though it.I was just in your shoes and have problems with being out of the house and around people as well.Take a deep breath and try to foucus on the day after the hearing, after what I am sure will be good news for you during your hearing.
Hugs and Prayers

Also on your other question.I feel the same way, like I should appologize for my illness and the way it makes me feel or react.I don't know why this is, but I think we all do it.Guess it is just us beliving we need to behave and react a certin way in front of people, and when these things happen I feel like I am not living up to that standard.I think if more people knew about some mental disorders, and society didn't put a stigma on it, it would be better.Untill then try not to appologize so much, know you haven't done anything to appologize for.

i will pray for you. You can do this. I believe in you. May God protect you and calm you during your tough time and in the courthouse. If you need us, let us know.

I wish you luck. I was a nervious wreck also before my hearing, but it went better than I thought. It will be just you, your lawyer, court clerk, judge and Medical Doctor of some kind. The medical doc that was there to answer questions for the judge and give his opinion was a nurolagist (spelling ?) and could not give his opinion on the mental aspect of my case. My advise is when the judge starts to ask you questions just try to give yes and no answers and pretend that it is just the two of you there haveing a calm conversation. I freaked out too, but not until my lawyer and the Medical doctor went back and forth with arguments. I think the judge was watching me more than anything else and saw how upsetting it was to me plus the fact that I had to alternate between sitting and standing to get through it all. Your lawyer should be doing all the work for you. Good luck and hang in there.

About how long does a hearing last? Any time frame?

LesleeJay, I'm sending you a message...it's just too long for here...I'll send it in a few minutes....

IN the mean time, relax. THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS THAT the JUDGE SEE YOU - AS YOU REALLY TRULY ARE!!!!

Hang in there...be with you in a few...
Love and hugs,
Morus

We will be with you in spirit! Just remember to breathe!!! I am just about to start my journey down this path and am scared already!

You will also be in my prayers!

Hugs and kisses!
Amy

well, my hearing was exactly another person put it, just lawyer court reporter judge and you...lawyer asically did all talking..i only answered a couple questions..plus when judge sees meds u are on it will go smoothly...as or how long// it is rather short waiting to see judge is longer...stay calm really nothing 4 ya to worry about hope this helps..good luck

It's Monday Dec 3rd at 10:30 am (MST) Prayers would be nice....:)
Thank you...