Agoraphobia?

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Hi can somoene help me find some sites or groups even better, just some place online that I can join and talk to other with Phobias such as Agoraphobia, and OCD things like that please? I need to talk with people, get help, listen to stories of people who have over come Agoraphobia! Thakns, please help!
http://www.ocfoundation.org/
http://www.paniccenter.net/
http://www.peaceofmind.com/home.htm
http://www.ocduk.org/
http://www.ocdonline.com/
http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/
http://www.ocdcentre.com/
http://www.denveracademy.org/
http://www.childadvocate.net/OCD_in_children.htm
http://www.semel.ucla.edu/adc/researchstudies.html
http://www.swlstg-tr.nhs.uk/services/behavioural_and_cognitive_psychotherapy_unit_national.asp
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/obsessivecompulsivedisorder.html

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agoraphobia???

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does anyone else here deal with agoraphobia?
have you recovered from it? what did you do to get over your fears??

Ive had agoraphobia for about 2.5 years now. it was really bad to the point that i wouldnt leave the house hardly at all, not i leave the house a lot but i dont drive myself anywhere. i only go if someone is taking me because Im scared to have a panic attack while i drive.

would love to hear from other people who have dealt with agoraphobia!!
I used to have it really badly. Now it's only moderate. I went to counseling for a while for it, and although it still affects me, I try to tell myself that nothing bad is going to happen to me. Still I feel really awkward when I leave the house sometimes.  (+ info)

Does Agoraphobia effect the Chinese and the Japanese in big cities?

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The cities in China are very populated and crowded. So I wondered if Agoraphobia is heard of over there. If anyone knows if it is a problem like in the Western Countries.
TKS might be a good term to look up. It is a psychological term used in Japan that generalises type of psychological syndromes where people becomes phobic to crowd or people.

According to some statistics (sorry, couldn't find a link...), the relative population of people suffering from TKS is extremely high in East Asia compared to most of the Western countries for teenagers and early 20's.

Such social background led to invetion of a terminology such as TKS, which you hardly hear in Western countries, but is almost a general knowledge in Japan.  (+ info)

What medicine can help with my agoraphobia?

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I have a self-diagnosed case of agoraphobia, self-diagnosed because my symptoms are very similar to agoraphobia.

My question is to anyone who may have it. I am not sure if there are any, but what OTC medicines will help with the symptoms? I want to go to the doctor, but I would rather see if I can get some easy help before I go that route.

For those who do not know, agoraphobia is when a person can get very scared and panicky when placed in an unfamiliar place or when placed in large crowds.
Well there aren't any over the counter anti-anxiety medications on the market. Well there maybe but they are probably homeopathic medicine (which for obvious reasons won't work) So until you go and see an actual physician so he/she may make a actual medical diagnosis, you aren't going to get any real results from OTC. Therapy may be more helpful the self medicating.  (+ info)

What work can someone suffering from agoraphobia do to earn a living?

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Even someone with agoraphobia needs to earn money to live on.But How can they earn a living when they have problems going out,socialising etc.Home jobs don't pay enough,But would be ideal if they existed.All the jobs i find working from home are a con.What jobs exist that a agoraphobic person could cope with and live decently and happy.
I suffered from agoraphobia for a couple of years & understand your dilemma. Fortunately for me I can go out now, however, I still get anxious.
I've looked in & tried most of the 'at home' positions & yes, the majority of them don't bring in more than a few dollars here or there.
What does work is eBay. You can become an affiliate & sell people's products for them. This means you don't have to ship any stock from your home. You can also buy bulk stock for cheaper (like digital cameras) & sell them for a profit, this does require access to a post office, do you have a partner or a friend who could make your deliveries? I'm sure you could 'hire' someone to drop in twice a week to forward your packages. Maybe opt for child labour & call the neighbours to see if they have kids who want some extra $$$
Another top seller on eBay is plus size clothes for women.
If you google something like "plus size clothes wholesale" or "wholesale products" or affiliates, you might find some interesting info.
Another idea that I looked into was the breeding of burmese cats, or any popular breed of pet (do your research). These days there are mobile vets & potential purchasers will come to your home, so there's no need to go anywhere. You can also baby sit pets of owners who are travelling, I'm not sure of how you would set it up, or how much money you'd get, but it might be worth a look. I guess the above ideas would be no use to you if you hated animals!! I found that when I was agoraphobic, my two cats were my best friends!
Another idea I've played around with is proof reading. You have to do a small course from home. This can lead to editing manuscripts/ads/books etc. You can also write poems for Hallmark cards and get paid. Google it for more information.
Finally - and you might not want to hear this, but -, unfortunately, there's little to no jobs out there that don't require you to invest some sort of money initially before you start earning. This, I found, was the biggest downfall to being an eager agoraphobic employee.
I wish you the absolute best of luck, I know how frustrating it is!! If all else fails, contact Centrelink & ask them for their advice. Don't forget to remind them that an agoraphobic can't leave the house, ever, never, not at all, regardless of the circumstance!! I had one lady book me an appointment at one of the Centrelink offices??!!! Some people just don't get it do they!!
GOOD LUCK HONEY!!!
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How do I deal with agoraphobia from benzo withdrawals?

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I have had agoraphobia for almost two months now making it nearly impossible for me to leave my home.It all started when I was Detoxed from xanax to quickly. I am 25 days benzo free and still have bad agoraphobia. I cant even walk to the corner of my street without freaking out.And I do not want to go on anti depresants.So how do I cope or overcome this?
Go 2 www.benzo.org and you will find all the info u need on there including forums with people suffering the same problems as urself..
Detoxing of benzos will not happen overnite and you will probably have these feelings of anxiety/agrophobia 4 a little while yet.Your body/mind is readjusting slowly.
xanax supresses adrenaline so when you stop taking them your body works overtime 2 produce more of it than is needed.This is why u r feeling anxious.2 much adrenaline=anxiety
i went through the same as u and the way i dealt wiv it was 2 first go in2 the garden.wen i felt ok wiv this i slowly worked my way further a field avoiding crowds at first until i got my confidence.It tuk me a few months but i got there in the end.
Also exercise as much as u can as dis uses up ur adrenaline naturaly slowly puttin ur bodys hormones back in balance.
Congratulations on comin of benzos as this is by far the hardest drug 2 come of.Uv taken ur first step now you wil have 2 take things slowly and at your own pace.one step at a time.i promise u fings wil get better just b patient.
make sure u check out the website and also discuss this wiv ur doctor as counselling mite b of benefit 2 u 2 show u ways and techniques in dealing wiv ur anxiety.
all the best
rich  (+ info)

Is there a complete cure for agoraphobia ? Or do medication just reduce the problem temporary ?

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I am looking for the best person to go to, because I've got agoraphobia and I'm sick of it now. Whom should I visit ? Psychiatrist ? Psychologist ? Physio therapist ? Hypnoses ? Which one? If it's none of the above, what do you consider best, for me to be completely cured ?

I want to be 101% free from agoraphobia again and start living the life I had before !


Thanks for your comments in advance !
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The FDA will not let the drug manufactures claim there is a chemical imbalance without their qualifiers. Why? It is only assumed there is a chemical imbalance.

Psychiatrists claim that a person needs a drug to combat their chemical imbalance in the brain which is causing a persons mental disorder. However, the concept that a brain-based, chemical imbalance underlies mental illness is false. While popularized by heavy public marketing, it is simply psychiatric wishful thinking. As with all of psychiatrys disease models, it has been thoroughly discredited by researchers.

Diabetes is a biochemical imbalance. However, as Harvard psychiatrist Joseph Glenmullen states, the definitive test and biochemical imbalance is a high blood sugar balance level. Treatment in severe cases is insulin injections, which restore sugar balance. The symptoms clear and retest shows the blood sugar is normal. Nothing like a sodium imbalance or blood sugar imbalance exists for depression or any other psychiatric syndrome.

Psychiatrists do not draw blood or perform spinal taps to determine the presence of a biochemical imbalance in patients. They merely observe the patients and announce the existence of the imbalances. The purpose is to encourage patients to take drugs."  (+ info)

I have agoraphobia, i can leave the house but i cant go very far. What helped your agoraphobia?

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Im looking for tips from someone who has seen a remission of symptoms in agoraphobia, and how they did it because im sick of being agoraphobic.

Help please
I'm in that boat with you. So far I'm learning how to work with it instead of fighting it. I'm working from home but I can get out if I prep myself first. I bring things with me to keep me entertained if I have a panic attack and have to stop driving. And when I leave I repeat to myself "You are okay. You don't have to do this, you are choosing to do this. You can always turn around if you have to." It helps some. I hope you find some other helpful tips, I will be watching this question too, lol. If you need some support please visit the links below.  (+ info)

What is the impact agoraphobia has on society?

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Agoraphobia: the fear of an embarrassing or difficult situation where one cannot escape.
I have social phobia. When it was bad I couldn't leave the house for fear of embarrassment or a difficult situation where I couldn't escape, causing me to have a panic attack.
Agoraphobics will not leave the house for general fear of a panic attack in public.
Translated from Greek, it means "fear of the marketplace".
As for society, I have very little impact - only welfare until I can return to work. My doctor has ordered me to choose work carefully or I could end up in hospital.
I know it doesn't help much, but I wanted to clear things up a bit  (+ info)

How can I be treated for my BPD and agoraphobia without money or insurance?

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Because of my agoraphobia I have been unable to work, but I have been denied Social Security benefits. I would like to get better, but I have no money, no current doctor, and no health insurance. Help!
I really feel for you. I have a friend who is going through a similar situation where his mood disorder will not allow him to maintain employment. Please give yourself time to get better. I’ve read that the average time it takes to properly diagnose a mental illness is over eight years.

In the sources section below, I’ve included some links that might be useful. Needy Meds is an information clearinghouse on programs (private, state, and federal) that help people pay for medical care. You can search for medication programs, programs by state, and programs by medical condition. Mood Garden is a site devoted to people with bipolar disorder and other mood disorders. A community like that might help you figure out what to do next. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has offices throughout the country. Local members should be able to provide some guidance. The next link goes to a free clinic search page, and the following one is a search form for free medical care through the Bureau of Primary Health Care.

If you find that you can manage insurance, try MostChoice.com. You can find quotes on health care plans and speak to health insurance agents without charge and with no obligation to buy anything from anyone. HMO plans are really affordable and offer behavioral health services at very reasonable rates.

You can visit MostChoice here: http://www.mostchoice.com/health-insurance.cfm

Good luck and I hope you get help soon,
Barnes@MostChoice  (+ info)

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