Scared to leave house
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From: Chris H. on 9 Nov 2005 14:35 Hello, I have suffered from really bad anxiety and depression lately, so bad that I am scared to leave my home. I used to go out and do things all the time. Now, I spend most of my time either at home or work. I am not sure what to do. I am on Effexor and Seroquel. Chris H. -- ========== Please DELETE this text block when replying! ========== Contact the moderators at: asapm-board(a)stump.algebra.com The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm ========= This notice is added to each approved article ==========
From: Deirdre on 9 Nov 2005 16:07 "Chris H." wrote > Hello, > I have suffered from really bad anxiety and depression lately, so bad > that I am scared to leave my home. I used to go out and do things all > the time. Now, I spend most of my time either at home or work. I am > not sure what to do. I am on Effexor and Seroquel. > Chris H. Hi Chris, It might be time for a meds change, either a change in dosage of the current meds or different meds. Have you talked to your doctor about it, or to your therapist? I have taken a lot of different ADs over the years -- sometimes they just don't work as well as they used to, and a change is necessary. I'd say first thing talk to your doctor. And right away, talk to your therapist to figure out what exactly you're afraid of out there. Please keep us posted on how you're doing. Don't give up, Chris. Sending you lots of support vibes. Deirdre -- ========== Please DELETE this text block when replying! ========== Contact the moderators at: asapm-board(a)stump.algebra.com The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm ========= This notice is added to each approved article ==========
From: Diane on 9 Nov 2005 16:57 Welcome Chris! I agree with Deirdre's response. Some times the meds poop out. Please take care. Di "Chris H." <cinbc(a)canada.com> wrote in message news:1131563636.942137.327090(a)z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com... > Hello, > > I have suffered from really bad anxiety and depression lately, so bad > that I am scared to leave my home. I used to go out and do things all > the time. Now, I spend most of my time either at home or work. I am > not sure what to do. I am on Effexor and Seroquel. > > Chris H. -- ========== Please DELETE this text block when replying! ========== Contact the moderators at: asapm-board(a)stump.algebra.com The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm ========= This notice is added to each approved article ==========
From: Jacqueline on 9 Nov 2005 17:49 On Wed, 9 Nov 2005 13:35:06 -0600, "Chris H." <cinbc(a)canada.com> wrote: ::I have suffered from really bad anxiety and depression lately, so bad ::that I am scared to leave my home. I used to go out and do things all ::the time. Now, I spend most of my time either at home or work. I am ::not sure what to do. I am on Effexor and Seroquel. Dear Chris, Welcome to ASAPM! I`m really sorry for what you`re going through. I`m sure many people, myself included, will relate to your current struggles. What you describe sounds like agoraphobia but only a professional could tell you for sure. I`m agoraphobic, twice I was so bad that I was housebound. I can tell you that you will not get better hiding in your home. I suggest you re-evaluate your meds with your doctor. Obviously, they aren`t working that well. Why are you taking seroquel? It`s usually not that effective for anxiety. There are better choices, such as benzodiazepines. The thing that helped me the most in getting past my front door was cognitive behavioral therapy. I slowly desensitized myself to the outside world with the help of a professional who practiced cognitive behavioral therapy. I strongly encourage you to look into CBT. It has helped many! :) One of the best things I did for myself when agoraphobic was to find a local support group. I`m sure if you looked you would find support groups by you. Good places to look are hospitals and libraries. Support groups are great for making you feel less alone. Here are some informative links on cognitive behavioral therapy... http://panicdisorder.about.com/cs/therapycbt/ http://www.cognitivetherapy.com/ http://panicdisorder.about.com/cs/therapycbt/a/cbtintro.htm Here is a very informative site on anxiety and panic disorder. http://panicdisorder.about.com/ On agoraphobia http://panicdisorder.about.com/od/agoraphobia/ http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000931.htm Here you will find all sorts of self-help techniques like deep breathing and muscle relaxation exercises that can help decrease your anxiety and panic. http://panicdisorder.about.com/od/selfhelp/ You might want to check out the following books from your library: "A Guide to Rational Living", by Albert Ellis, Ph.D "Feeling Good, The New Mood Therapy", by David D. Burns, M.D. "How to Control Your Anxiety, Before it Conrols You", by Albert Ellis, Ph.D "The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook", by Edmund J., Ph.D. Bourne All this week I will be posting lots of info ranging from self-help, to finding local support groups.... to anxiety-reducing techniques. Keep an eye out for them, they could help. Don`t hesitate to ask any questions you may have, we`ll do our best to help you. It will get better :). Jackie ~*~When they discover the center of the universe, a lot of people will be disappointed to discover they are not it~*~ ~~ Bernard Bailey -- ========== Please DELETE this text block when replying! ========== Contact the moderators at: asapm-board(a)stump.algebra.com The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm ========= This notice is added to each approved article ==========
From: hianxiety2000@aol.com on 9 Nov 2005 19:09 Chris H. wrote: > Hello, > > I have suffered from really bad anxiety and depression lately, so bad > that I am scared to leave my home. I used to go out and do things all > the time. Now, I spend most of my time either at home or work. I am > not sure what to do. I am on Effexor and Seroquel. > > Chris H. Hi Chris, I also want to welcome you to ASAPM. I have "days" that I feel I cannot go outside. Other days, I get in my car and drive around just to get OUT of the house... it just depends on my mood that day. A med change might help a lot, like everyone else has suggested, and if you're not in therapy, CBT is really a big help. Wishing you luck, Sally -- ========== Please DELETE this text block when replying! ========== Contact the moderators at: asapm-board(a)stump.algebra.com The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm ========= This notice is added to each approved article ==========
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