I'm New Here.... Whats your Phobia??

[ErikaRae]

I've been dealing with Panic Attacks for a little over 20 yrs but since 2001 I've had many Phobias. Driving Alone, Traveling, Being Alone, and thee worst one of all, Being Away From My Husband. My husband is the only one that can help me get a Panic Attack under control so I've been really clingy. I hate it because I used to be so independent and now I feel like a scared Child. Always waiting for the next Panic Attack to hit. Does anyone one else cling to a (safe person)?? It's driving me and him crazy at times! I just really need to know that I'm not alone. Please share your Phobias, I really need someone that can relate, it seems that no one else understands. Especially my In Laws.....

[Lin]

I've been dealing with Panic Attacks for a little over 20 yrs but since 2001 I've had many Phobias. Driving Alone, Traveling, Being Alone, and thee worst one of all, Being Away From My Husband. My husband is the only one that can help me get a Panic Attack under control so I've been really clingy. I hate it because I used to be so independent and now I feel like a scared Child. Always waiting for the next Panic Attack to hit. Does anyone one else cling to a (safe person)?? It's driving me and him crazy at times! I just really need to know that I'm not alone. Please share your Phobias, I really need someone that can relate, it seems that no one else understands. Especially my In Laws.....

You are very lucky to have a husband who understands, usually they don't and find it really difficult to help you. It is no wonder you are clingy with him if he helps you so much.

Don't worry about being clingy, just do whatever it takes to get over this period in your life.

My phobia this time is thinking that sitting on my settee is my only safe place, so I don't want to go out, even into the garden. It has taken nearly two years to start going out to sit in the garden, I still don't socialise properly yet, but have started getting out a bit more, with the help of courses, listening to my ipod to drown out noises, and other techniques I have learned.

So I shouldn't worry about what you have found to help you get you through this horrible time - I would try anything.

[lizard0921]

I feel you! I don't like being alone either. I have to be with my husband and my 3 year old son. You are not alone! My husband is a great support♥

[Lin]

I feel you! I don't like being alone either. I have to be with my husband and my 3 year old son. You are not alone! My husband is a great support♥

This is a really nice post. Pleased for you that you find your husband such a help and being with your son helps too. I think my husband has just lost all his sympathy over the years, he did start out 28 years ago really supportive and helpful. Even now he tries every so often, especially when he has been on carer courses, but I think my bad tempers and low moods just wears him down so that he can't show any empathy or sympathy at times. My acting on my suicidal thoughts this time has really distressed him, and he is now worried about me all the time, which does not help him be sympathetic!