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  1. Holidays for people with Agoraphobia and panic attacks

    Hi
    I suffer from agoraphobia and anxiety. I'm wondering if there are any disabled holiday groups that organise holidays for people like myself with trained staff who understand conditions like...
  2. Thanks I understand but my biggest fear is that...

    Thanks I understand but my biggest fear is that the 'spaced out' feeling could impair my ability to drive safely we all know how dangerous impairment is.
    There is one section of road works for...
  3. Help! Unable to attend CBT session because of Agoroaphobia.

    Hi

    Two weeks ago I had an assesment session for my agoraphobia treatment. I have waited nearly 7 months for this. I am unable to drive to the next town because of my fear of having a panic attack...
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    Maybe you should gradually cut down on the...

    Maybe you should gradually cut down on the alcohol by having one less beer each day for the first week then 2 less for the second week and so on each week until you have no more than say 2 beers on...
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    Smoking and anxiety

    Do smokers who suffer anxiety and GAD suffer more anxiety with the withdrawal effects when they quit smoking?

    I can't understand that people say smoking calms their nerves and anxiety especially...
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    Does Berocca help with anxiety?

    I've seen loads of adverts suggesting Berocca makes you feel good because it has Vitamins b2 and C. I am however a bit put off because it contains aspartame.

    Has anyone with anxiety used Berocca...
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    Feeling spaced out and unreal

    How many of you experience feeling spaced out and unreal with your anxiety? That feeling when you feel faint, as if you're not with it?
    I've had it before and eventually it goes but I'm really...
  8. I agree I should not be so harsh on my parents....

    I agree I should not be so harsh on my parents. For my agoraphobia and anxiety I'm still waiting to see a psychotherapist and for CBT there is such a long waiting list. I'm reluctant to use meds...
  9. Going to be left home alone for a week with my anxiety attacks :(

    So once again my parents are leaving me home alone for a whole week 7 days or 168 hours with agoraphobia and anxiety :(
    Every three months they go to Spain. Last summer I was left for nearly 3...
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    I first had anxiety many years ago in my teens....

    I first had anxiety many years ago in my teens. It wasn't as bad as now. My fear then was hospitals, collapsing or fainting in the street etc. However one year I had to have surgery on my knee,...
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    Firstly don't do meds on their own! They should...

    Firstly don't do meds on their own! They should be combined with CBT to get the most benefit and ask for the lowest dose possible to begin with.

    Unfortunately its true that Prozac and other...
  12. One thing I have noticed its that when I have a...

    One thing I have noticed its that when I have a cold my anxiety is much lower :) perhaps it's the chemical changes in the body during a cold that calm you or maybe you're to busy thinking about your...
  13. Behavioural therapy for Agoraphobia. A few questions.

    I have agoraphobia and I'm hoping to take part in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy on the NHS. The problem is how do I attend the sessions, because my depression and anxiety centre is in the next town a...
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    Yes anxiety is a very common symptom of hangover...

    Yes anxiety is a very common symptom of hangover especially with dizziness and feeling light headed and nauseous, heartburn indigestion etc.

    You may be anxious of the dizziness etc. The...
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    It could be neuralgia. Anxiety can make this...

    It could be neuralgia. Anxiety can make this worse. You may also have muscle knots (trigger points) in your neck muscles which cause head pain and that burning feeling. Try neck massage :)
  16. NHS counselling/CBT has anyone else waited an excessive amount of time for referal?

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    Last June I was referred for CBT therapy for my panic attacks and agoraphobia. I was given about 7 low intensity 'over the telephone' CBT sessions which didn't do much and was told in August I'd...
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    I feel spaced out and unreal but also fearful of...

    I feel spaced out and unreal but also fearful of any symptoms associated with anxiety such as digestive discomfort even though that may have been caused by eating too much! I am convinced that...
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    My main symptoms are feeling spaced out and...

    My main symptoms are feeling spaced out and unreal, like feeling as if you are about to faint or just loose control altogether. I try to convince my self that panic attacks do not result in fainting,...
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    I think that meds on their own only mask the...

    I think that meds on their own only mask the problem. CBT and exposure therapy are far more effective at making permanent positive change to anxiety and agoraphobia.
    Meds like SSRI and SRI are both...
  20. I suffer anxiety and agoraphobia. It's all caused...

    I suffer anxiety and agoraphobia. It's all caused by my stressful uncertain home life. My environment. My sister got married, now her husband has been living with us for over 2 half years she had a...
  21. I think most homeless people with agoraphobia...

    I think most homeless people with agoraphobia would probably get over the condition by forced exposure. They are stuck out doors with no homes, they are forced to exist in the exact circumstances...
  22. Does keeping a diary of anxiety and panic attacks help?

    I have been waiting many months for a CBT appointment. In the meantime would a diary be useful during my self help?
    It would record feelings of anxiety each day. Good days and victories against...
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    Some believe there is a connection between...

    Some believe there is a connection between stress/ anxiety and cancer. Anxiety also weakens the immune system making some sufferers more susceptible to infections.
    If you have agoraphobia then not...
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    Sounds like you could have Post Traumatic Stress...

    Sounds like you could have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD caused by the car crash. Therapists usually recommend CBT based around thoughts of the crash to neutralise your anxiety. Best to get...
  25. Anxiety attack/ depersonalisation after drinking alcohol?

    I suffer anxiety and agoraphobia.
    Normally I am ok with drinking alcohol, beer wine etc. I drink in the evening when I'm most relaxed and I'm fine. When I was on holiday a small beer gave me some...
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