am new and struggling

[louise27]

hi im totally new to this my name is louise i am 27 an have been diagnosed with MILD agoraphobia apparently, have joined here to seek advice an friendship with ppl who are dealing with this problem, so a little about me i live in the south west, i have an almost 7 year old son a supportive fiance,i am a stay at home mum at the moment,i have been totally freaked out by anxiety attacks an dread going out to town,picking my son up from school pretty much going anywhere, i have been given anti depressants but they make me feel rough....but still taking them in hope they will help, hope to find some kind people on here offering any advice on how to cope with this disorder x

[justmum]

Hello. I am new too and have had the warmest of welcomes so I extend that to you too. :D

[thumper]

Hi Louise

Welcome to Phobics Awarness.
I also suffer with Agoraphobia and other things
You will find loads of support advice etc in the chat room.
Baby steps is a good way to start dont set your challenges too high at first and reward ur self for your efforts and accomplisments
You say you took meds but they make you feel rough there are other options like cbt (cognitive behavioural therapy ) counciling, dbt .
maybe one of these options may be of some help to you. I myself do cbt and even though its very hard its very rewarding
Hope to see you in the chat room

Thumper x

[scaredsilly]

Hi !!

I hope you find this support chat as rewarding and fulfilling as I have. This chat has helped me tremendously and
have made a few good friends in the process. Hope to chat with you soon in main.