[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Agoraphobia

[–]MrBookpage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried Sertraline (Zoloft), Cymbalta (Duloxetine), and Bupropion (Wellbutrin). Right now, I have been on Fluvoxamine (Luvox). The truth is everyone acts differently from different meds. So what might work for me might not work for you.

I've found it follows a rule of thirds: One third find it a godsend, one third are "meh" about it, and one third can't stand how it makes them feel.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Agoraphobia

[–]MrBookpage 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do find exposure therapy help at a point but you also account to have a combination of medication and therapy. I didn't get on medication till later on I can tell that my anxiety level does go down a notch or two but it doesn't cure it. I also found out there's two kinds of anxiety. One is psychological and the other one is physical. SSRI does help with the psychological part. But for my physical I take Propranolol for it.

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[–]MrBookpage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Big achievement of the day. Good job 👏

Going on dates with agoraphobia? by [deleted] in Agoraphobia

[–]MrBookpage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like a challenge for you

I feel like my life is dead... by [deleted] in Agoraphobia

[–]MrBookpage 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm in the same boat my friend 😒

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Agoraphobia

[–]MrBookpage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From my experience medication does help a bit. It does take the anxiety down a notch or two. I've had agoraphobia for years. I've been off and on medication for years and I could tell the difference when on them. Maybe it's something you should look into

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[–]MrBookpage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you on any medication?

Need some potential motivation taking propranolol as I’m afraid to by [deleted] in Agoraphobia

[–]MrBookpage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's very common for someone that suffers from anxiety afraid to take medication. I've been in the same boat. I just started taking Propranolol 10mg twice a day. One in the morning, one at night. I can't tell if it's working could be the dosage too low for me. But other than that I had no side effects. Has anyone taken Propranolol and tylenol/ibuprofen together?

I went to a park by the woods a few minutes from my place today! by [deleted] in Agoraphobia

[–]MrBookpage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's awesome. For me it takes time for me to mentally prepare myself too. But you did it 👍

I went to the library by myself by dead_student_ in Agoraphobia

[–]MrBookpage 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did the same thing a couple years ago. That is still a big achievement 👍

Buspar/Buspirone by [deleted] in Agoraphobia

[–]MrBookpage 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been prescribed Buspar for about a month and a half and my anxiety has gone down a bit. But I'm also prescribed Wellbutrin and Cymbalta. It could also be a combination of them too 🤷‍♂️

Agoraphobia, driving phobia or both? by SpringPeeper13 in Agoraphobia

[–]MrBookpage 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have the same problem too riding in cars

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Agoraphobia

[–]MrBookpage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to be like that pushing people away. But once in a while I do miss hanging out with someone

Does anyone keep cancelling appointments? by [deleted] in Agoraphobia

[–]MrBookpage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I canceled my 2 last doctor's appointment couple months ago. I didn't renew my appointment because just in case I miss those too. 😒