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You guys are right! And I never noticed! Wow! It's the OBLIGATION thing that sets me off as well! I'm perfectly happy doing all kinds of things on the spur of the moment, but as soon as if I've made an arrangement with someone else, or sometimes even myself, the "What if..." train of thought kicks in. "What if I want out?", "What if I get a PA?" etc. Is this a 'losing control' thing?
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Beth..isn't it wierd? The simplest of tasks seem overwqhelming at times. A few years ago, I volunteered to make mittens for the street-kids as we were having a very harsh winter here, and I had lots and lots of red flannel. So I phoned the YMCA sho put out a call for them and I responed and said I could make some, but my husband would be delivering them for me.Such a simple thing and to do it in my own home was a good thing. But after I hung up the phone, I had a PA just thinking of what I had done. I committed to something. (and it was such a simple thing). I don't think that the same thing would happen today, but I'm still afraid to make these committments for fear I would panic. Why, of why would I think such a thing. I've been able to accomplish so many things in my life, but something as simple as that, just threw me! I guess thats why its called a Disorder. Will it ever end. So good for so long, and then a little thing can set you off and no answers to be had. Hope you're doidng well otherwise, and having a good summer. ***I remember when my brother was very young and had the Asian flu, lost so much weight overnight. My mom made him milkshakes with an egg added and the canned custard powder you buy at the store, with losts of flavoring and he gained it all back in 17 days. It really werks and doesn't leave that powdery taste in your mouth like some nutrition drinks. Whoever posts about not being able to eat should try this. It really works. Once you can do this for a few days then worry about taking vitamin suppliments as well, but get some weight on first. Hope this helps some. LUV, SUZY.
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I agree Suzy, obligation is extremely anxiety-provoking, especially when its brought on by myself!
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Anne-Marie. mY GOAL IS to be able to go into a theatre without getting clostrophobic or shopping in a very busy mall without sudddenly panicing and not being able to find my way out. I can only shop for a certain length of time ( get what I need with a list and get out). The rest of my problems seem to be under control, but I am still unable to make a committment to anything without panicing about it after giving my word. Then I feel obligated and that causes me anxiousness....LUV, SUZY. :(
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What are some of your goals? What would you like to see yourself doing 12 weeks from now? This forum has been designed to get us to picture what we would be doing if we did not have panic. Posts in this forum should be about €œbehaviors€ and not €œthoughts€. For example, you may want to be able to go to the park without feeling anxious, or go shopping, or apply for a job? This is the place to set your goals for overcoming panic disorder and agoraphobia. What are they? -- Anne-Marie, Site Administrator

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