It could be the stress of starting a new med, I know it's an awful transition but maybe stick with it, even with the outbreaks and see if they don't settle down when you get used to the meds and they...

That sounds awful! I've had smaller versions of that and it sux! It does sort of sound like mania to me a bit but i'm no expert, you should tell your Doctor or psychiatrist that your getting these...

Def don't smoke it if your prone to anxiety and panic. I know so many people who get anxiety on it and horrible feelings like your sinking into the earth and stuff. I personally know some people who...

The insidious nature of it and how it can infiltrate so many areas of your life.

Keep at it, I HIGHLY recommend it, I've done it and for sure it's helped me!!!!!! It is hard though because really all the work is up to you and the ideas of it are so simple but YOU really need to...

I've seen a shorter version of this doing the email rounds, funny stuff!!!!!!!!!!Makes you wonder what that Doctor had on his brain at the time writing 'x-rated' instead of x-rayed.

Hi trapped, i used to be really scared of snakes, ive had several bad experiences with them, i'll spare you the details but i live were they are part of the environment so i have had to make peace...

I think your best to try out a new therapist if he feels the current one isnt working, i know myself i had seen 2 psychologists and not really found them helpful and then i tried an occupational...

I posted earlier about dental work in a another thread but il pipe up over here too. Im recovering from panic disorder and agoraphobia and depression, big time housebound at the start of the year, i...

I think you just have to dedicate yourself to going and facing whatever comes up. I know its not easy, ive just about finished 3 months worth of work including major stuff like a new root canal and a...

I know this is an old thread but thought id throw my 2 cents in. With regards to overcoming problems without the meds - Can be done I am doing it no meds and have been for most of it. I think meds...

Thought I'd post an update and let everyone know that I have conquered my phobia and I consider that one ticked off the list. And what a relief too because this one was just the pits!!! And believe...

I used to get this so much and Cupcake put it perfectly when she said she felt like a 'noodle'. I dont know what its from but it is so debilitating!!!! It seemed to be food and diet related for me,...

Not at all Jade, i dont think ive ever really been a 'binger'. I felt weird with food a bit when i first had my 'meltdown' about 4 years ago, but i just ate stuff anyway, id get real comfy with food,...

Guess what people!!!! Im making progress with my food phobia!!!! I got almost desperately thin, like im talking serious lollypop syndrome and absolutley no body fat left!!! My mind took a turn for...

For anyone interested I have just come across a great book that I think is a must for anyone who frequents here. It doesnt make mention of the connection with phobias per sey but its a no brainer for...

Sounds like somebody has a crush on you te he he so cute!!!! Glad it put a sparkle in your day!!!

Bet, I think its a very individual thing, depending on what your problem is etc, i have tried many alternative things even way before i had panic or agoraphobia, alternative health and trying things...

Yes Bet, im doing EFT which is pretty much a drummed down more version of TFT, I think its brilliant, its amazing what memories you store that still act as hooks and blockages. It actually comes from...

Nice post, i only managed to skim it as iv read so much today my eyes are blurry and strained now. Id actually like to see more research done on it integrating the body as a whole system. Id like to...

Interesting nattyone, id not really thought of this much but when im prone visual stuff and too much movement really puts me off balance, and id had that b4 it ever got into panic or agoraphobia, id...

Thanks for everyones input, its interesting to read, id like to hear more on the theory behind it tho rather than the classic avoidence behaviour. I definately think 'avoidance behaviour' is such a...

Caroline your so funny!!! LOL but the proof is in the pudding, if 3 days of intensive help form him has her out and about and coping than you cant argue with that, something he did works!!!!!

Im doing the EFT with a therapist, i dont know why but it is helping :)

Share some specifics Bet!!!! lol spill the beans on the nitty gritty of what he did to get you panic free in 3 days, thats brilliant and im sooo happy for you!!!