Have you been tested for anxiety and/or depression?

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breathe deep and slow, try leaving house after dark, sometimes this is easier

you ned some valium

yes I had it since I was 17. Been to the hospital more then half my life. I just feel sad sometimes like why me. Im too scared to take the kids to school.

Hey Zen...I used to be this way. I'm much better now. My panic disorder let to agoraphobia. I couldn't leave my house. I would panic in line at the store, I couldn't go through a drive through or hold down a job. I feel for you. It will get better. Have you tried breathing exercises, meditation or medication?

Zen,sweetie i know what you are going though,i know how hard it is,but there is hope!! You call send me you number and i will call you,i have had panic attacks since i was 18 years old.They get better,but i have never overcome mine,just have had the help to at least go months without one.I do leave my house, and at night. Have you talked to a doctor? I have read books,bought programs,and it does help,but i have learned that taking baby steps have helped me the most.Harry3333,is right,you breathe deep and slow,and always breathe from your stomach in and let it out slow,this will help you in staying calm,but there are those times they come out of the blue, those are the ones that bother me the most.
You hang in there,you will get better!!

I know how you feel, but it will get better! you really have to push yourself to get out more. I did, and now i can leave home but still panic alot. Im taking zoloft now and its been doing wonders. Also i applied for disability and had a "freak out" moment when i saw thier doctor and she said that i had a good chance at getting it. so if your gonna try to get help start now because it takes a awhile to get started. Good luck, and hope you start feeling better!

I know several people that get benefits for mental disorders and that is what we have. I am fortunate enough to be able to get up (most days) and come to work and get through the day very good. Sometimes they hit me out of nowhere, but I have Ativan if that happens. You will probably get denied at first, but if it is that bad, get a lawyer that will work for free (unless you win) and fight for it. It will require you to leave the house though. Be strong!

Today I started walking the kids to the bus stop. Its baby steps but its getting out the house. My panic is at its peak during the day. At night I do most of the house work fine.