I'm desperate for advise on anxiety and agoraphobia
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I have been diagnosed with depression anxiety and agoraphobia for about 4 years now. I'm in a vicious circle because when I have been to the doctors all there answer is is therapy but they don't understand that I can't bring myself to go to them. I have tried so many times but just walk out. I moved house in September and had to change doctors, since moving I have got a lot better before I would sleep all day from my daughter going to school until she got home I wouldn't leave the house and would sit in total darkness now I do go out in the day only if someone is with me and I feel a lot happier. The problem is I haven't dared go to my new doctors about it I'm so embarrest about sitting going through it all again and whenever I try to talk about it I just cry. When I'm out I have been experiencing major panic attacks heart racing, feeling faint etc is this normal? Sorry to babble on I just feel I'm at a total loss and don't know what to do. Thanks :-)
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Craftylady Tlh1988
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shez32 Tlh1988
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I won't go back to gp either as I just end up panicking more. I'm on mirtazapine and waiting cbt but it's going to be hard to push my self to go due to the physical symptoms I get when I have to face going out. Apparently it's best to face your fears as it takes the edge off thjngs. I've been up and down since last autumn with it. Somedays I can push hard and plod on and get out and be fine but some I just stay in my room and keep distracted and learn.cbt online. I take mirtazapine but feel it's not doing anything apart from making me grogg. I do feel it's mind over matter and it's about changing your reaction to the thought of going out and Tring to trick your mind into not worrying. Once we face our fears and learn to not avoid and run from them it's meant to get easier but I think it's best to go small steps at a time.
Don't be afraid to speak to new gp tho as they might be clued up and it will also help u get back on track and maybe cbt. Make it your first step of fighting back at this silly emotion that pesters us so much. keep strong
Shez
cnh Tlh1988
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I try very hard to still make myself do all of the things I am scared of but sometimes I get so upset at how miserable I am inside while putting on a happy front outside.
I do agree with Shez though, new GP may help a lot. Also, CBT is wonderful. I'm wishing healing for you.
shez32 cnh
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bonnie21356 Tlh1988
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