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July 8, 2007, 3:55 pm PDT

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Hey everyone,

 

I was looking online for support groups for weird phobias, and stumbled here.  I was just curious to see if anyone else has these weird phobias?  I'm terrified of large building with high ceilings.  Like a Superdome, A mall, Airports, even my local gym.  It started when I was in elementary school I was so scared of the gym, I would fake illnesses to get excused from gym the entire year.  Now as an adult, it's preventing me from doing everyday activities.  I can't goto the mall anymore, I can't go see concerts, and I have to fight myself to stay in my gym when I'm working out.

 

I'm also get bad anxiety when I'm near tall things like water towers, really tall buildings, antenna towers, and etc.  Anyone else have this or am I alone here?

 

When I was younger I did see a therapist but I would just put on some anxiety medicine that did nothing for me.

 
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July 12, 2007, 4:37 pm PDT

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July 15, 2007, 8:03 pm PDT

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hey again i took sick on the 14th and it was wost than ever i just can't help it my lips were bleedein cause of wat i did and i pull some of my hair out put no one will notice it i am tryin to get more help but can't. tell me wat to do
 
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July 15, 2007, 8:56 pm PDT

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hey again i took sick on the 14th and it was wost than ever i just can't help it my lips were bleedein cause of wat i did and i pull some of my hair out put no one will notice it i am tryin to get more help but can't. tell me wat to do
Call Emergency services.  Here in the US we have 911 for emergency police or medical help
 
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July 16, 2007, 3:39 pm PDT

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if i do that the docter's may think i am crazy that's wat every one says aren't i to young for that i want to know someone who is havin the same thin as me plase
 
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July 17, 2007, 9:26 am PDT

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If you look directly on the top of this board there is a box to your right that says CONTACT DR. PHIL.
 
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July 17, 2007, 9:44 am PDT

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if i do that the docter's may think i am crazy that's wat every one says aren't i to young for that i want to know someone who is havin the same thin as me plase
What exactly are you dealing with?  I am 27 and have been dealing with multiple disorders since I was 15 and could probably be of some assistance to you.
 
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July 17, 2007, 4:27 pm PDT

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You know, sometimes I would get stuck in my house for weeks at a time. I also get afraid to drive, afraid when anyone leaves the house, afraid of my dreams and even afraid that my fears are really preminitions. I tried religion, meditation, medication..etc. First of all, it CAN get better. Much better. I began to understand that I had a lot of 'crutches' for dealing with pain and fear in my past (I was sexually abused as a child). As I went through therapy I began to lose the ability to rely on things that used to distract me from my fears (alcohol, sex, relationship addictions...) When I recognized that I couldn't fit those behaviors into the life I was living I got rid of them. The problem was, all that was left was FEAR. I had finally come face to face with it. There are a number of ways I dealt with it: 1) I prayed about it and asked God to send me help. 2) I took time to think about my thoughts. I thought "these fears are unfounded", "I can do this", "millions of people do this everyday". If I started having negative thoughts I would say to myself "just because you are thinking this, doesn't make it real" or "Is this what I am really afraid of?" 3) I took a break from watching the news and programs that had disasters as topics. 4) I ate well, exercised and tried to force myself to get some rest. 5) I started seeing a chiropractor that did a neuro-modulation technique that helped my mind and body work more efficiently. It was supposed to help balance out my hormones and increase absorption of vitamins in food and a bunch of other things. My understanding is that my body was still reacting on a 'fight or flight' level or 'panic state'. All kinds of hormones and responses were happening in my body when they shouldn't be. Well, I don't know how it worked but I noticed less panic afterwards. 6) I started giving myself permission to enjoy things in life. I started by taking chances and letting people in. I didn't want to be a needy friend or a doormat so I took things slowly. But, my life coach made me do something drastic. She made me go up to a perfect stranger and ask them for help. In my case, I went up to a person and asked them to pump my gas for me because the fumes made me naseous when I was pregnant. She said I had to learn to ask for what I needed and to love myself enough to accept the gift of someone's help. That was a huge moment for me! After that, I began letting my friends back in my life and asking for help when I needed it so that I didn't gradually become helpless and needy. Well, I could go on but I won't. Just know that you are not alone. There is nothing wrong with you that love won't cure. Love life, love yourself. And if you need help, let me know - LMK
your def. not alone I am also  afraid to drive. I suffer from anxiety panic disorder with agoraphobia and that phobia is driving, being alone,and being in a large crowded place. I have tried many diff. things and medicine and for a while I got my self (through baby steps) to a state where I could drive with medication and lots of prayers. but now im back at square one and can no longer drive at all again. I just gave birth to my son on june the 15 and I want to be "normal" and able to drive and overcome these fears so I can take care of him...he needs to depend on me his mother and not anyone else to take him to the doctor, go shopping, eventually school etc.  and I cant do those things.
 
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July 23, 2007, 10:33 am PDT

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My name is nikki and im 21 years old. I was diagnosed with severe depression and had my first suicide attempt when I was 12 years old. At 17 I was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder and Agoraphobia. This is a very childish fear but Iam absolutly terrified of Thunder/ Lightening storms. I know its silly. But I have heard such horror stories of people getting struck by lightening and getting burned, trees falling, etc.

 

Im also afraid of driving people in a car. Im not afraid of driving myself. I dont want to be responsible for someone else's life if im behind the wheel. I make my boyfriend drive everywhere. I havent had anyone be my passenger in about 6 months. Does anyone have any pointers?

 

 

Im not sure if I should post this under this message board but Ive had a problem for years now, it seems that all  I do is talk about it in therapy and it doesnt get any better. I dont even know what to call it. Basically all I have is my boyfriend. I dont have friends, I dont work ( im on social security disability) I dont have a social life, Im not close with my family. I eat, sleep, breathe *matt. It seems that im in way over my head. Like to much to the extreme. I always do this, I had a best friend, I revolved my whole life around her, she consumed me. Well we are no longer friends and I just latched on to the next thing to keep me breathing. Does anyone know what this means. Is it OCD? If anyone can give me some in sight, it is greatly appreciated.
 
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July 23, 2007, 10:33 am PDT

new here

My name is nikki and im 21 years old. I was diagnosed with severe depression and had my first suicide attempt when I was 12 years old. At 17 I was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder and Agoraphobia. This is a very childish fear but Iam absolutly terrified of Thunder/ Lightening storms. I know its silly. But I have heard such horror stories of people getting struck by lightening and getting burned, trees falling, etc.

 

Im also afraid of driving people in a car. Im not afraid of driving myself. I dont want to be responsible for someone else's life if im behind the wheel. I make my boyfriend drive everywhere. I havent had anyone be my passenger in about 6 months. Does anyone have any pointers?

 

 

Im not sure if I should post this under this message board but Ive had a problem for years now, it seems that all  I do is talk about it in therapy and it doesnt get any better. I dont even know what to call it. Basically all I have is my boyfriend. I dont have friends, I dont work ( im on social security disability) I dont have a social life, Im not close with my family. I eat, sleep, breathe *matt. It seems that im in way over my head. Like to much to the extreme. I always do this, I had a best friend, I revolved my whole life around her, she consumed me. Well we are no longer friends and I just latched on to the next thing to keep me breathing. Does anyone know what this means. Is it OCD? If anyone can give me some in sight, it is greatly appreciated.
 
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