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13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 356

Hi Addie,

Its great that you have found us. There are helpful people here for you. This program helped me after years of not knowing how to manage anxiety. Welcome.

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13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 376

Indeed, you have come to the right place! Welcome Addie.

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 152

Good on you Addie, all the small steps build your confidence, i am just starting the exposure work now, (i have panic disorder with mild agrophobia also) i manage to do what i have to do (job, groceries) etc but no fun, i want to change that this year as well.

Just know that what ever you do the whole group is sitting on your shoulder supporting you, thats what i love about this group we all understand and support each other.

Glad you are here

xxx

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 9

Thank you so much Ashley, Davit and Juanita! This support group is definitely the missing piece of the puzzle for me. Reading through some of the previous posts really makes you feel less alone. I will certainly read more in the days ahead, and I will read about setbacks too, Davit. I know and expect setbacks. It's been happening for a decade now. But through this program I'm sure I'll put the setbacks into perspective and not dwell on them.

I have already made progress today! I actually drove my car around the block and checked my mailbox. That is something that I have been trying to do for a week now. I tried this morning, only to sit in my car in my driveway for 20 mins, ultimately giving up. After joining this group, I made the commitment to try again in the same day. And I did it!! It felt so good!! And I feel relieved! I've been adding stress by worrying that I hadn't accomplished my first goal.

To most people this would seem like such an insignificant thing, but I know many here will understand how much this little trip meant to me! Thanks for the words of encourage, and for the hope that it can get better! I want to become an active member of this group, so I will try to write often and contribute to other threads.

Thanks again,

Addie

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 538

Hi Addie,

Welcome ! You are no longer alone...we all are here with the same problems...so we really understand what its about. I remember the immense sense of relief I felt when I discovered the Support Group. Even tho my hubby is very supportive...no one really understands what true panic is like unless they have experienced firsthand.

Don't ever worry about rambling...we call it venting here and its very theraputic....I have read back some of my earliest posts and wow, what a difference. You will see abig difference in yourself soon...what chapeter are you working on now? If you have any questions or just feel like venting, go ahead!

Your new friend,

Juanita

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 6252

Welcome Addie.

It is hard to open up and let your feelings out but holding them in only causes confusion and sorrow. Post often and on anything. We are here for you. Group therapy works and we are a group, join us. You already know CBT works but I feel it works better if you have someone to share it with. Share it with us.

Here for you.

Davit.

Ps read the successes but read also the setbacks so you know that it is part of the process. The program works and there will be ups and downs along the way, but it is the end that counts.

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11213

Welcome Addie!

I am glad you found the site as well. It sounds like a perfect fit. Be sure to post here if you have any questions or if you would just like some support to work through the program. It sounds like you really want to get a handle on the panic which is great! Know that panic disorder is highly managable and we have all seen amazing success stories come from this site. Just be sure to stick with it and stick with us!

Don't ever apologize about rambling! Vent, ramble, just be open about your thoughts and we all are happy to read; in fact, that's what we're here for!

I'm looking forward to reading more from you!

Ashley, Health Educator

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13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 9

Hello Everyone,

I just wanted to take a few minutes to introduce myself, as I am new to this site. My name is Adelaide, I am 33 and live in Eastern Canada. I have been living with panic disorder since 1999. There have been many ups and downs over these last 11 years. In 2007/2008 I started experiencing mild agoraphobia. At the time I was able to do the things I HAD to do, I managed a full time job, but life had very limited enjoyment. I eventually moved to a part-time job, then no employment. Over the last 6 months the agoraphobia and panic has been so bad, that I'm avoiding leaving the house altogether. At the start of 2011, I decided I've had enough. I do not want to continue living this way.

So I started a self-help CBT program on my own. The program has been good and I'm seeing some slight improvement. But there's been a loneliness associated with the program that has been making me feel isolated and depressed. It's just my husband and I, and since I never leave the house, keeping and maintaining friendships has been nearly impossible. My husband is very supportive and does what he can to help me along. However, since he is the only one currently working, it's hard for him to find the time and energy to take on the CBT program with me. So I found myself withdrawing from him in order to complete my daily homework, leaving me feeling alone in this battle.

I decided to go online to see if there were any sort of support groups, people who could relate and help motivate me and keep me from being discouraged when things do not progress as fast I want them to. Fortunately, I found this site!! And already I am feeling less depressed, less trapped in a cycle of gloom. I've read the first section of the workbook, and although it is very similar to the program I've already started, it is organized better and with this Support Group, I feel this approach would be more effective for me.

Anyway, I didn't mean to ramble. I'm normally a very shy person and hate talking about myself or opening up to anyone, but my New Year's Resolution was to change myself and let go of the panic and fear. So here I am. I'm going to take the next few days to read other's posts and getting to know the site a bit better. I have a great feeling about this, and I haven't had a great feeling about anything in a very long time. Thank you!!

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