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Quote From: karamelle

I have been agoraphobic since age 5 (my first memory of an attack).  For the most part, I can live with it because I only have attacks when I am in a situation when I feel that there is no way I can get home or it may be difficult(this includes being expected to stay at a certain place).  My last attack was at my own wedding.  When I realized that I could not leave because I was the bride and therefore expected to stay, I had an attack and ended up leaving right after the ceremony (I returned when feeling better, during the late evening)  Funny thing is, I didnt know what was wrong with me until about 1 year ago, when I was hospitalised due to an attack and the Dr. told me that...no I was not having a heart attack, it was a panic attack!  I was deeply embaressed.  I have since then purchased books on the subject and would love to discuss this with other who can understand.  Sincerely