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September 5, 2005, 4:03 pm PDT

09/05 Phobias

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I am absolutely disgusted to hear that that lady is on disability and welfare because of this phobia of not being able to go outside.  It is absolutely ridiculous.  If she was living in another country where other people wouldnt baby her, and support this stupid reason for attention. 

  

I think the rest of these people have phobias because they can.  They have nothing better to do.  If they were busy with something else, they wouldnt have time to make up these ridiculous phobias. 

What part of Dr. Phil were you listening to?  Firstly, the word ridiculous was one that Dr. Phil said to remove from her vocabulary!  I am also Agoraphobic and I can tell you this - I would give anything not to have this phobia!  Do you really think she would choose a life like that???  Trust me, I know a freeloader when I see one and this lady isn't one of those people.  Try to be more open minded - did you know that Kim Basinger, the famouse actress, had suffered from this phobia for years and couldn't even go near her front door to open it let alone leave her house?  Do you think she's a freeloader?  Honestly, I'm offended by your ignorance!
 
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September 5, 2005, 7:34 pm PDT

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I am absolutely disgusted to hear that that lady is on disability and welfare because of this phobia of not being able to go outside.  It is absolutely ridiculous.  If she was living in another country where other people wouldnt baby her, and support this stupid reason for attention. 

  

I think the rest of these people have phobias because they can.  They have nothing better to do.  If they were busy with something else, they wouldnt have time to make up these ridiculous phobias. 

Pride comes before a fall.
 

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September 5, 2005, 8:59 pm PDT

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I am absolutely disgusted to hear that that lady is on disability and welfare because of this phobia of not being able to go outside.  It is absolutely ridiculous.  If she was living in another country where other people wouldnt baby her, and support this stupid reason for attention. 

  

I think the rest of these people have phobias because they can.  They have nothing better to do.  If they were busy with something else, they wouldnt have time to make up these ridiculous phobias. 

You must have a Ph.D because I can't believe you're a medical doctor.  Why would you assume someone with a phobia is faking it?  Do you think people with phobias sit at home, eating bon bons and cashing those big government checks?  Get a clue.  Or at least, get a heart.
 
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September 6, 2005, 1:59 pm PDT

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I am absolutely disgusted to hear that that lady is on disability and welfare because of this phobia of not being able to go outside. It is absolutely ridiculous. If she was living in another country where other people wouldnt baby her, and support this stupid reason for attention.

I think the rest of these people have phobias because they can. They have nothing better to do. If they were busy with something else, they wouldnt have time to make up these ridiculous phobias.

Ignorance plays a big part in the way people think and you are one of them.This lady has a real condition and should be on disability until she is able to function good.Unless you have had agoraphobia you will never understand it.People like you need to experience it first hand, then  see what you think about disability.
 
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September 6, 2005, 2:10 pm PDT

you have no room to speak if you've never experienced a panic attack or had a phobia

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I am absolutely disgusted to hear that that lady is on disability and welfare because of this phobia of not being able to go outside.  It is absolutely ridiculous.  If she was living in another country where other people wouldnt baby her, and support this stupid reason for attention. 

  

I think the rest of these people have phobias because they can.  They have nothing better to do.  If they were busy with something else, they wouldnt have time to make up these ridiculous phobias. 

You are disgusted. Actually I am disgusted that you've even spoken how you felt when you have no clue what having a phobia is about. I am currently on Zoloft for my anxiety but I did not choose this. We do not make these up they are real. Next time before posting you need to do some research about Phobias. I'm glad you are not suffering from anything like this but never say never because one day you may be in our shoes and wait till someone makes a comment to you saying your faking it and you'll see what it's like. So, in the future keep your immoral comments to yourself. 

  

  

God Bless all the people with PHOBIAS! 

 
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September 8, 2005, 6:40 pm PDT

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I am absolutely disgusted to hear that that lady is on disability and welfare because of this phobia of not being able to go outside.  It is absolutely ridiculous.  If she was living in another country where other people wouldnt baby her, and support this stupid reason for attention. 

  

I think the rest of these people have phobias because they can.  They have nothing better to do.  If they were busy with something else, they wouldnt have time to make up these ridiculous phobias. 

My phobia's are real and I do try everyday to go out into public and I think you are ridiculous. My phobia is the result of verbal and emotional abuse. I grew up believing I was no good, would not be liked by anybody, couldn't do anything right. 

  

Hearing those words and much worse than I put in this post are the ONLY reason I have phobias and have a hard time trying anything new, even going to a store without someone to go with me is hard. 

  

I feel every look my way is a judgment and feel most people think I am doing something wrong. 


So try and have a little more understanding of where these phobias come from. People do not just make these things up. 

Tammy 

 

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September 27, 2005, 7:29 am PDT

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I am absolutely disgusted to hear that that lady is on disability and welfare because of this phobia of not being able to go outside.  It is absolutely ridiculous.  If she was living in another country where other people wouldnt baby her, and support this stupid reason for attention. 

  

I think the rest of these people have phobias because they can.  They have nothing better to do.  If they were busy with something else, they wouldnt have time to make up these ridiculous phobias. 

DrBobbi,  

I am so sad happy that you have never had to experience the crippling fear of a debilitating phobia. I sure wish that what you say is the case-- that I have my phobia "because I can", because I "have nothing better to do"......that couldn't be further from the truth, but I understand your frustration-- it is very, very difficult to understand that which we cannot see or feel. Trust me, though, I believe every single one of us with phobias would GLADLY give them up if only we could. 

I have plenty to keep me busy: 2 young sons, a husband, going to college, showing my dogs, etc, etc......yet this phobia (emetophobia) dominates my life at every turn. Hopefully someday, I will conquer it. 

  

Carey 

 


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