... now. I am at my wits end. I am on a ton of meds that don't work. Is there any hope?
My meds are: celexa, klonopin, ativan, buspar, invega and propranonol
Agoraphobia - I have had a fear of driving, public places (including my front porch) for four years?
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- 11 Oct 2011 by rachelrowe333
- Updated
- 24 February 2012
- Topics
- ativan, buspar, celexa, invega, klonopin, anxiety, fear, agoraphobia
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meyati
11 Oct 2011
If you like dogs, you could get one for companionship. The vets from Iraq and Afghanistan are using companion dogs for this. There's a long waiting list, but maybe you can find a calm dog that would give you a feeling of safety in your house, and on the front porch. You can get a trainer to come to your house for sessions. Older dogs usually don't chew things up and are house trained. We got 2 dogs from the pound, and they comfort my son so much. His personality changed a lot. They aren't labeled as companion dogs-special training or certification is needed. They sit next to him, and put their heads in his lap. When he comes home, they're there to great him. They don't jump-lick, etc, but are calm dogs. Maybe you live where you can't have one. They need to be cared for, and some people have reasons why they can't care for a dog. When my son goes to bed, they go in and check on him. climb on his bed, and lie down next to him. This is just a non-medical thought.
Inactive
11 Oct 2011
rachel, I went thru that for several months, almost a year.I have just starting getting out. First I would go on the porch, then worked my way to the carport, felt like I would pass out. I would ride to the store with my hubby abd sit in the truck. He did all the shopping. Then one day I just got out at the dollar store. I told my hubby don't leave my side, he didn't. So now I do better, I have my days, sometimes I can go and sometimes I can't. I was driving by myself when I had my breakdown so I have not drove since except a couple of times with hubby with me and I was scard to death, but I did it. Take baby steps, just one thing at a time. Meyati was talking about a dog, hubby got me one. We adopted her she was already fixed and house trained to aleash. we called tht local Vet and they had her, we paid 95.00. She is a joy. I also had empty nest, all the kids were gone and I was a basket case plus had a very stressfull job.
puckiemull
11 Oct 2011
Hi Rachel,
I too was once like you are,afraid to leave my house,mix with people,do simple things like going to get grocery food. Anywhere that was crowded i could'nt enter without this feeling of dread washing over me,i felt everyone was looking at me,knew i was paranoid-all those things and situatons made me stop going out and staying in-doors! There was once a time where the thoughts of going to bed and then waking up first thing and the dredges of panic would come over me.
I went to my doc and attented Cbt therapy,it helped a little,but i'm still looking for the right combo of meds to help me along,the only thing that works for me now is xanax.
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Thank you so much! it does sound like you are going through a very similar experience. Your comment has given me some hope for getting out into the world again... sloooowly lol.
I never thought I could do it but I have slowly done it. The lady across the street hs not been out of her houe in years and mu hubby said If you don't try you are going to be like her and never have a life again. I just kept thinking about that. She was so pale and black under her eyes from not getting any sun light. I felt so sorry for her. So I just kept thinking about her and said I have to try. So please try and just do it slow, one little thing at atime, you will get there, please keep me posted. your friend Von
Anonymous I have been going thru the same thing how are you doing ? Leaving my house is not a problem it just the driving and being alone in the car I am currently on Zoloft 100mg for three weeks but I am still having a hard time. This morning I had to take my daughter to moms house to bring her to school I feel so discourage sometimes
The dr did prescribe me xanex but I am scared to take it how can u drive on it
Any suggestions I am also concerned becoming dependent