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by -Icy- on October 8th, 2009
my mom... she is on medication now and lives a fairly full life.
+5
by Hrududu on October 8th, 2009
Yeah - me.
by Jadey - Vive la difference on October 9th, 2009
Yes, my little sister... and we suspect that my Grandmother is agoraphobic, to a lesser degree.
by Caitlin on October 9th, 2009
Yes, and it is terribly debilitating. Just awful!
by anonymous on October 9th, 2009
I have borderline agoraphobia.
by Thriftymaid on October 9th, 2009
I don't fear public or open spaces, but I don't like to be in a crowd. If I cannot stretch my arms out and twist without touching someone, it drives me nuts. I need about 36 sq ft of floor space to myself at all times.
by j ninja... on October 9th, 2009
I had it really bad at one time. .. Not good. :(
by Samgie on October 8th, 2009
Not personally. But once when I was driving to school one day drove past a man who was running really really fast but he was really old and only had his underwear on. We all laughed hysterically at first but then when I drove past him and looked in the rear view mirror I saw his face and he looked absolutely terrified. I said 'Wait, there's something wrong.' And stopped the car immediately. I wound down my window and asked him if he was okay and he ran past and said 'I CANT STOP! Agoraphobia!' and just kept running. He was sweating and crying and his mouth was foaming. I called and ambulance and we drove around the area looking for him. The poor guy probably went outside to get his mail and then realised he was in an open space.
I was late for school that day and missed an exam. But I had the ambulance driver write to the school and explain!
by Rhiannon on October 8th, 2009
Yes, I have struggled with agoraphobia several times. I am going thru a "bout" of it right now. It really sucks.
The worst I ever had it, I would not even walk out of my house, up the driveway and get the mail. It's like being a prisoner but no one else understands what it feels like to you.
(I have also been dx'd with Generalized Anxiety Disorder.)
If you know of someone with this disorder that you care about, the best thing to do is NEVER push them. Help them (if they want you to) to take "baby steps", starting with opening and standing in the front door.
They also probably need to find treatment. I, personally, having been caught in the "system of pharmaceuticals", would highly suggest dietary changes and supplementing with vitamins, herbs but of good quality.
by Sharona Life is a Tale Told by an Idiot on October 8th, 2009
No, I cannot imagine how horrific it would be to have panic attacks.
by Brandaleena on October 8th, 2009
My mother, in addition to her extreme anxiety disorder and alcoholism, was at one time agoraphobic. She absolutely refused to leave her house unless absolutely necessary, and even still, you would have to pry her out the door.
With medication and lots of help from her friends and family, she has thankfully overcome the agoraphobia and is attending AA meetings. She still suffers from anxiety disorder though, and at times, has to force herself out to do things.
by plocrates on October 9th, 2009
I think that if you drag one of these people on to the street, panic would definitely be in order!
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Thank you for your response -Icy Silver. I'm glad your Mom is doing better and living a fuller life. I know it is not easy to beat that mean ol' agoraphobic monster, but it can be done. :-)
by ♥AngelHeart♥ on October 9th, 2009
it was hard for awhile. mom needed lots of support but yes she made it !
by -Icy- on October 10th, 2009