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That’s great that you get out. sorry for your loss of a step dad. Remember the times he helped you…..now its time to do them on your own. Great job. Xanman — Depressed? Anxious? http://xanman22.tripod.com/ Xanland – http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Gallery/9098/ Xanland – A little insanity in an sane wolf.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Mary, I guess I am pretty good about going out and leaving my safe haven(my home, a small condo, upstairs) I was housebound and my step dad and mom got me out through desensitizing me with small picnics, trips to the grocery and other little excursions. Unfortunately, my step dad passed away last year(today, in fact, the 24th) and I miss his encouragement. I tend to become a hermit, I love my home, it’s safe, I love they way it’s all open with big windows so I can see out, at least when I get in my hermit mode. I get really panic stricken with any kind of company coming to my home, we had his brother up last weekend, I really had to focus and just tried to enjoy myself. I am doing better, I think with the agoraphobia part. I make myself get out at least once a day. Cheryl Any success stories? Hi group…I was just wondering if anyone has had success with their treatments, medication, anything…any good outcome, any good stories, let me know…thanks…Mary
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Xan, I would be afraid of a Hollywood ending! :o) Cheryl
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I could write a book about the story of my life but I won’t post it :] I went from being agoraphobic and afraid to leave myself except for work. I was afraid to be around people. Afraid to go anyplace alone or with someone else. I worked myself out of that to the point that now I am dealing with depression (the base problem IMO) and anxiety. My panic has for the most part lightened up. Now I am able (with some anxiety) to go with people out to eat and I have recently gone to the movies and the mall. I feel I have improved. No hollywood ending….sorry :] Xanman — Depressed? Anxious? http://xanman22.tripod.com/ Xanland – http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Gallery/9098/ Xanland – A little insanity in an sane wolf. Any success stories? Hi group…I was just wondering if anyone has had success with their treatments, medication, anything…any good outcome, any good stories, let me know…thanks…Mary
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Mary, I guess I am pretty good about going out and leaving my safe haven(my home, a small condo, upstairs) I was housebound and my step dad and mom got me out through desensitizing me with small picnics, trips to the grocery and other little excursions. Unfortunately, my step dad passed away last year(today, in fact, the 24th) and I miss his encouragement. I tend to become a hermit, I love my home, it’s safe, I love they way it’s all open with big windows so I can see out, at least when I get in my hermit mode. I get really panic stricken with any kind of company coming to my home, we had his brother up last weekend, I really had to focus and just tried to enjoy myself. I am doing better, I think with the agoraphobia part. I make myself get out at least once a day. Cheryl
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Any success stories? Hi group…I was just wondering if anyone has had success with their treatments, medication, anything…any good outcome, any good stories, let me know…thanks…Mary
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I could write a book about the story of my life but I won’t post it :] I went from being agoraphobic and afraid to leave myself except for work. I was afraid to be around people. Afraid to go anyplace alone or with someone else. I worked myself out of that to the point that now I am dealing with depression (the base problem IMO) and anxiety. My panic has for the most part lightened up. Now I am able (with some anxiety) to go with people out to eat and I have recently gone to the movies and the mall. I feel I have improved. No hollywood ending….sorry :] Xanman — Depressed? Anxious? http://xanman22.tripod.com/ Xanland – http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Gallery/9098/ Xanland – A little insanity in an sane wolf.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Any success stories? Hi group…I was just wondering if anyone has had success with their treatments, medication, anything…any good outcome, any good stories, let me know…thanks…Mary
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Hi group…I was just wondering if anyone has had success with their treatments, medication, anything…any good outcome, any good stories, let me know…thanks…Mary
Mary, I know I’m taking Paxil for a different reason than yourself, but I can say to you that the medicine has turned me from an inert, hopeless and lifeless blob to a person who is starting to feel like he CAN in fact take charge of his life. I’m not all the way there, but every once in a while I catch a glimpse of it. And the more I see of it the more I want to continue to strive for it. It’s odd, but the good effect of the medicine seems to feed and perpetuate itself in almost the same way that the bad and negative effects of my depression did. (If that makes any sense.) Another interesting effect of the medicine is that I am actually very eager to get some therapy/counseling. I feel like the medicine has opened all the doors and windows in my brain, and I’m really ready to clean house and let some fresh air in. Maybe too early to call it a success story, but so far I do seem to be getting better. Best wishes, and get well soon, S
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Any success stories? Hi group…I was just wondering if anyone has had success with their treatments, medication, anything…any good outcome, any good stories, let me know…thanks…Mary
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Yes, Mary , I have a success story to tell you. I was diagnosed in 98 with panic disorder,agoraphobia,general anxiety, and obsessive compulsive disorder. WHEW! I started on Buspar, my very first attempt at medication.Well it did nothing for me but race my heart. The next med was Ativan…and that was a winner!!!! I started at 4times a day a .5mg. I was afraid to leave the house, afraid to get off the couch, afraid to change clothes, afraid to drive, afraid to sleep…I could not function… The Ativan started to kick in and I was not having the anxious times all day and all night. But something was still missing. I still didn’t feel good and try as I might to take care of this on my own , I couldn’t .I asked my doctor to send me to a therapist. That is when I was diagnosed with depression. I kept crying over NOTHING…I was blue and sad. SO I was started on Effexor time release. I started to perk up about 2 months into the med, but I wasn’t feeling the best. In Dec of 99 , my doctor upped the dose of Effexor and within a week I feel like a new person. I have almost stopped taking my Ativan all together. I cut it in half if I need to take it but it has been very rare now. My therapist has helped me confront my fears and learn to accept and deal with them. I no longer have those flash backs into my childhood. I cannot change what happened to me but I can change my reactions now. I am doing so much better although I am down because of some tests I still have to go through but other than that ,I am doing so much better. I go out, I drive(not too far), and I am enjoying things again. I have come to accept my medication and it doesn’t bother me that I may have to take it all my life. I am not concerned with that. I have 4 kids and my days are extremely busy with helping out at school, church and all the activities the kids are in. I hope your story is a successful story too Mary!! all my best,Julie * Sent from RemarQ http://www.remarq.com The Internet’s Discussion Network * The fastest and easiest way to search and participate in Usenet – Free!
