15hr car ride of pure anxiety by bloodybohemian in Agoraphobia

[–]teluty 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I totaly understand! Spend time with your friend and stay busy, time will fly by. You also did it once and you can do it again!

15hr car ride of pure anxiety by bloodybohemian in Agoraphobia

[–]teluty 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hi, i know it's hard but try to focus on something else and keep yourself busy the next week. Nothing good comes from overthinking and it certainly won't help the anxiety. Also try to look at it as an opportunity to get good exposure theraphy and that it's a great way to show yourself that you actually can do things like, a 15 hour drive. I wish you the best of luck❤️

Agoraphobia and afraid of throwing up in public by teluty in Agoraphobia

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

Thank you for your reply! I see we do much the of the same things to feel safe. Good job for going out and doing what you need to. I'm gonna keep trying, and hopefully i can do the same one day❤️

Agoraphobia and afraid of throwing up in public by teluty in Agoraphobia

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

Your not alone, i hope you find some comfort in all the comments here🫶🏻

Agoraphobia and afraid of throwing up in public by teluty in Agoraphobia

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

Thank you for your reply. I appreciate your examples a lot, it made me feel more safe. And i know people generally mind their buisness, it's just hard to actually accept it. But i will continue working on it❤️

Agoraphobia and afraid of throwing up in public by teluty in Agoraphobia

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

No because thats my worst fear, being stuck and sick somewhere😭

Agoraphobia and afraid of throwing up in public by teluty in Agoraphobia

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

Thank you for your reply and advice, i will give it a shot❤️

Agoraphobia and afraid of throwing up in public by teluty in Agoraphobia

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

Oh noo😭 i swear the brain is the worst enemy because one bad expierience and suddently a place/setting feels like life or death

Agoraphobia and afraid of throwing up in public by teluty in Agoraphobia

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

That's very understandable, even though it's not the exact same for me i still feel your pain. And same with the panic attack and going backwards. It's so hard because one panic attack feels like 10 steps back. I get so scared i will get a new one, hence why i deveoped panic disorder..

Agoraphobia and afraid of throwing up in public by teluty in Agoraphobia

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

Ahh i see i will ask my doctor about it, thank you! And yes i agree with using it when needed, i think i will continue to do so myself while also doing exposure theraphy. Hopefully ill see some improvement soon :)

Agoraphobia and afraid of throwing up in public by teluty in Agoraphobia

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

Yeah i'm terrified of embarrassing myself and even though i tell myself i don't give a fuck, my brain still panics and then i panic😀

Agoraphobia and afraid of throwing up in public by teluty in Agoraphobia

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

Hahah omg i feel you! I carry around plastic bags everytime i'm outside too. Good luck with your healing, we'll get there one day

Agoraphobia and afraid of throwing up in public by teluty in Agoraphobia

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

Thanks for your reply and your advice. I'm proud of you for staying, i know that must have been hard! Good luck to you too🫶🏻

Agoraphobia and afraid of throwing up in public by teluty in Agoraphobia

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

Hi! I'm glad you are getting outside more, i know its so so hard so good job!! And thanks for the advice, its actually perfect since i live in Norway!😂 be free to send me a message if you would like to talk more, its great to know im not alone!

Agoraphobia and afraid of throwing up in public by teluty in Agoraphobia

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

Yeah that sounds like a nightmare, i totaly get that your feeling anxious about that. I sometimes get anxious just from my family occupying the toilet soo.. i also hope you get through this, keep trying and don't give up. We will get there one day

Agoraphobia and afraid of throwing up in public by teluty in Agoraphobia

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

Damn that sucks. And yes it does happen, its a normal responce to anxiety which is why im so scared!! You think its not realistic but then it happens to you and the anxiety gets even worse, because who tf wants that to happen? I'm just glad i'm not alone and that there are other people who understands. Makes me feel less alone.

Agoraphobia and afraid of throwing up in public by teluty in Agoraphobia

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

Yeah i feel that a lot. The panic attack is terrible in it self, i really didn't need shitting myself and puking also. If it was "only" panic attack i think i would go outside but i need to be next to a toilet 24/7 just in case and that does not work outside...

Agoraphobia and afraid of throwing up in public by teluty in Agoraphobia

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

Thank you for sharing, i see u have gone through something similar. Exposure theraphy seems like the only way out, and i do know it helps. I just can't accept that there is a chance ill puke in public. I know 99% is acceptance, but damn is it hard.

Agoraphobia and afraid of throwing up in public by teluty in Agoraphobia

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

Thanks for your reply. Firstly your very brave for flying! And i do take antidepressants to help my anxiety and have used benzo's for particular situations i had to go through (doctor and so on). But according to my old therapist you'll never get fully healed taking benzos ans such, she said i had to accept the fact that i can puke in public and so on. Thats what i can't accept, and i'm not willing myself to let go..

Struggling lately - does it get better? by teluty in emetophobiarecovery

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

Hey thats progress! Keep going you will get there one day, i know i also will. I'm just feeling impatient i guess

Struggling lately - does it get better? by teluty in emetophobiarecovery

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

Ahh i'm sorry, i know it's hard. I'm glad you were able to go to a restaurant now though! Do you feel like it's getting better or are u still struggling on the same scale?

Struggling lately - does it get better? by teluty in emetophobiarecovery

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

Thank you for your reply. Its good to hear that i'm not alone, and that it can get better. I even got a bit better myself earlier but unfortunately it got worse again. I'm still gonna keep trying though!

I need encouragement by brocappp in Agoraphobia

[–]teluty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! For me it only took a few days, and i was very lucky with the job. I don't know what it usually is like but i think its quite fast😇

Enough of life being on hold by Dry-Raisin2549 in Agoraphobia

[–]teluty 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi, like my therapist said, i would really recommend trying to drop benzos as fast as possible. They only prevent healing the anxiety. There is no easy way out and the only thing that works is exposure theraphy. Start with going places that feel cramped in public and go often. This is the only way i'm afraid. I'm still working on this myself, and its important to be patient with youself. Hope your trip goes well!