Quote From: tammyo1973My 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
Tammy,
There is help out there for you. Don't let what others say bother you. Go to a real professional Doctor who can give you therapy and medications that you may need. you can't wish this problem away. It doesn't matter what the cause is now, it can run in families. The main thing is to know there is help out there! Your real friends will understand, those that don't, you don't need their advice anyway..a good thing to do until therapy, is to divert your attention, when you feel panic...listen to some music etc.. relax more..Know that the feelings are REAL, but it wont kill you. Relax when you feel panic and breathe deep tummy breaths.. I wish you good luckj and success.. you can do this
with help.. Your feelings are real, it's just that some people do not understand this problem.
It's not lack of faith either. Don't let anyone put that on you. Seek Therapy and medication if need be, and good luck and God Bless you Tammy!
