tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3914969552005146177.post3783423395107188107..comments2023-10-16T16:18:08.461+01:00Comments on Living with Agoraphobia: Am i getting over Agoraphobia?Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985336897832589441noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3914969552005146177.post-47703986125667746322009-04-25T22:28:00.000+01:002009-04-25T22:28:00.000+01:00Diver i will be responding to your comment on your...Diver i will be responding to your comment on your own page.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16985336897832589441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3914969552005146177.post-46443237548575204432009-04-24T02:41:00.000+01:002009-04-24T02:41:00.000+01:00Short answer, yes, it sounds to me like you are in...Short answer, <B>yes</B>, it sounds to me like you are indeed growing through and out of your agoraphobia.<br /><br />I've always thought of our journey into this condition as a trek across a mountain range : we climb and climb then reach a plateau where the going gets easier for awhile. Then after awhile we reach another upslope (e.g each winter) and struggle with the journey for a few months once again, maybe even find a cave on the way to hide in for awhile. Sooner or later though, if we keep trekking we reach another plateau at a new 'higher' level. <br /><br />Lynn, I think you are now at the crest of your mountain range and starting to negotiate new territory : the slippery downslope on the other side. It's easier going but 'slippery' because of all the conditioned habits (e.g anticipatory anxiety) you've gotta contend with. It'll be pesky like this for awhile I'd suggest, a strange sensation, as though life is at once both easier, and yet more dangerous, as though you could lose your footing at any moment.<br /><br />I have a strong feeling that you're going to be alright though ... if you keep working at your driving and things keeping going well with Gerry. All this <I>love</I> and <I>mobility</I> in your life is 'reconditioning' you rather brilliantly I think. <br /><br />'Scuse all my metaphors, I'm ranting a bit. What I mean to say, bottom line, is just 'Well done Lynn, you're a magnificent recovering agoraphobic and an inspiration to us all!'diverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058592730402414174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3914969552005146177.post-77447602430368818502009-04-22T19:06:00.000+01:002009-04-22T19:06:00.000+01:00Thanks Anon... I hope u keep on reading. I just w...Thanks Anon... I hope u keep on reading. I just want to show people this is hope. I know i never thought i would get through it. I'll probably still have bad days but we need to try and stay strong dont we. If you ever wanna chat privatly you can email me on lynn_jackson@hotmail.com. It would be good to talk to youLynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16985336897832589441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3914969552005146177.post-56657449280600766152009-04-22T12:17:00.000+01:002009-04-22T12:17:00.000+01:00Hi, you don't know me but i read your blog, ALOT, ...Hi, you don't know me but i read your blog, ALOT, and i myself have been suffering Agoraphobia for some time now and had developed depression. I just wanted to say that your blog has helped me since then, you are helping me so much. Thank You!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3914969552005146177.post-4555932479571110872009-04-22T01:30:00.000+01:002009-04-22T01:30:00.000+01:00Hey Jeffy :) Thanks for your comments. You too R...Hey Jeffy :) Thanks for your comments. You too Robert. I do need to stop questioning my progress but its just the way my head works after 9 years of panic attacks. Hopefully over the summer the positivity will win and become my main way of thinking. As for South West England, i will be there one day ha.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16985336897832589441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3914969552005146177.post-61915191653765844432009-04-21T23:56:00.000+01:002009-04-21T23:56:00.000+01:00Hello Lynn! :)
You are right about everything in ...Hello Lynn! :)<br /> You are right about everything in your post. you are getting better and you can obviously feel it for yourself. As for having another panic attack. I think you can face a future of a possiblity of having another panic attack because now you know you can and will master our common problem. And you know what to do and how to do it. I hope you continue your posts. I think you are helpful. Maybe more helpful then you know. I am betting Mr Gerry's parents will be pleased with you. <br /> Congratulations little lady. <br />Jeff A. <br />Have a blessed dayLouishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245283607497990521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3914969552005146177.post-48734472150858385802009-04-21T23:32:00.000+01:002009-04-21T23:32:00.000+01:00Ok, so you can drive to Paisley... When are you g...Ok, so you can drive to Paisley... When are you going to drive to SW England? Why not drop in for a cup'o'tea? ...or a wee dram? I've got some Irn Bru in the fridge...<br /><br />Don't question your progress too much, sweetheart. Go with the flow. I'm soooooo pleased for you!Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210753167984462321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3914969552005146177.post-35599886468428166912009-04-21T22:53:00.000+01:002009-04-21T22:53:00.000+01:00Thanks Nioniel. Its blowing me away too. I guess t...Thanks Nioniel. Its blowing me away too. I guess thats why my little anxious voice still kicks in. It is used to getting listened to. The driving has definately been the answer for me. i just hope it lasts xLynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16985336897832589441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3914969552005146177.post-16994223229028527912009-04-21T22:45:00.000+01:002009-04-21T22:45:00.000+01:00Every time I read another of your posts it blows m...Every time I read another of your posts it blows me away! You're progressing in leaps and bounds, and it's fantastic to see how far you've come in such a short space of time. And the driving lessons will only bring more freedom.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00858721295808552743noreply@blogger.com