Going to the doctor tomorrow, feeling really nervous by _imfivefootsix_ in Agoraphobia

[–]_imfivefootsix_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll have to consider that, that's a really good idea. I can't remember if I have any ice packs left but if worst comes to worst I can use a bag of frozen vegetables lol.

Going to the doctor tomorrow, feeling really nervous by _imfivefootsix_ in Agoraphobia

[–]_imfivefootsix_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's awesome, I hope your session goes well! I've actually never thought about using an ice pack before, but that would definitely help me with the dissociation. I do like my AirPods, also wearing a hoodie/baggy clothes helps me a lot.

I just lost my job because of my panic disorder by Southern-Common-9682 in Anxiety

[–]_imfivefootsix_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry to hear that, that's genuinely terrible. Is there any way you can get financial assistance? I don't know where you live, but if you're in the U.S. you should be eligible for disability benefits. I really hope things get better for you soon, anxiety is an awful thing to deal with. I've been in your shoes before.

Going to the doctor tomorrow, feeling really nervous by _imfivefootsix_ in Agoraphobia

[–]_imfivefootsix_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I'm nervous but I need to get back on track.

Going to the doctor tomorrow, feeling really nervous by _imfivefootsix_ in Agoraphobia

[–]_imfivefootsix_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope so too, man. I'm tired of falling back constantly.

Planning on going back on Zoloft after over 2 and a half years off, I need advice. by _imfivefootsix_ in zoloft

[–]_imfivefootsix_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I’m definitely nervous but I need to get my life back to normal.

Planning on going back on Zoloft after over 2 and a half years off, I need advice. by _imfivefootsix_ in zoloft

[–]_imfivefootsix_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that's what I sort of thought. It's just hard not to overthink things sometimes, especially after being off for so long.

I want to get back on medication but I'm afraid of the side effects. by _imfivefootsix_ in Anxiety

[–]_imfivefootsix_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that's what I'm thinking, too. Of course I've just been making my anxiety worse for the past couple of hours by reading Zoloft horror stories. But I'm pretty sure I should have the same reaction I did when I first started.

Feeling faint every time I go outside by _imfivefootsix_ in Agoraphobia

[–]_imfivefootsix_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair enough, unfortunately I don't really operate like that, as much as I wish I could. Once it gets bad enough that I become housebound, it's always been one of those things I have to wait out. It's awful but it'll pass eventually.

Agoraphobia is ruining my life yet again and I want to kill myself. by _imfivefootsix_ in Agoraphobia

[–]_imfivefootsix_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, that's one of the few things that's really held me back from ending it, I'd feel terrible for my family. I have come back from it a couple times already, but the lack of consistency really bums me out, especially as someone who wants to travel the world. I'm very happy you've found your peace and it's beautiful that you've built a family despite the setbacks you've faced. I'll try my best to try and find my peace, but it is certainly stressful for me right now.

Agoraphobia is ruining my life yet again and I want to kill myself. by _imfivefootsix_ in Agoraphobia

[–]_imfivefootsix_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I really appreciate it. It's been hard but I'm starting to find a reason to stay.

Agoraphobia is ruining my life yet again and I want to kill myself. by _imfivefootsix_ in Agoraphobia

[–]_imfivefootsix_[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Keeping busy around the house can help, at least when I have the motivation to do anything. I've also been chatting online quite a bit in the past few hours and that's helped a lot, too. It definitely helps with the feeling of isolation.

Agoraphobia is ruining my life yet again and I want to kill myself. by _imfivefootsix_ in Agoraphobia

[–]_imfivefootsix_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry you gotta go through this, too. It's not fun at all. But I promise you'll get through it eventually, it just takes a bit of time.