Topic : Fears, Phobias and Anxiety Disorders

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Created on : Thursday, July 07, 2005, 08:58:51 am
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March 25, 2008, 6:39 am PDT

I understand

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My personal story is 49 years long. This message is to help and let others know, I want more research and recognition about mental diseases. Mental disorders have always been ignored, denied, referred to as dumb, and shameful misfit, mental issues are not anyones fault. A person should not be punished or mistreated for having this disease.

There is a need for places, research, and help for people that have this.

Mental disorders eat away at a persons mind faster, and more damaging then cancer.

 

A person with cancer, draws multitudes of attention

A person with a mental problem becomes alone, people don't want to be around that kind of person, "there's something wrong, I don't want to catch it"

 

I'm ANGRY! This sickness has raped me of 30 years of my life, caused me to be separated from my family, it has not allowed my life to be able to have people in my life, it's caused me to push my children away, it's present every day I wake up. But I taught myself to except it and learned to cope with it.  But now it's gone to far, My son is now laying in a hospital, lonely, scarred, confused, and he don't understand why he feels so empty.   What has me so up set. I took him to 2 different hospitals, called  3 different help centers, and not any of them would help us. We were told he wasn't bad enough  to receive emergence help, Because he hadn't hurt him self or anyone else. We were told to go home and wait until a week day, and make an appointment. This young man was having a mental break down, reaching out for help, he was smart enough to know he needed help and there was no where for him to go and be safe, and not hurt himself or anyone else.  I know he isn't the only person that has experienced this problem. It's time our country, government, scientists or who ever start recognizing this is a growing problem, and it can't be ignored any more.  mental disorders in America should be just as important in politics, and in research as cancer, health coverage, etc...

I would like to know if I'm alone feeling this way about something that effects so many lives but always gets diagnosed and blamed on some thing else.

    THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED TO OUR GOVERNMENT, THIS DISEASE EFFECTS OUR COUNTRY AS MUCH IF NOT MORE THEN ANY OTHER DISEASE.

 

 FINDING CURES, PROVIDING PLACES TO GET HELP, MORE EDUCATION,  SUPPORT GROUPS.  ALL OF THIS WOULD HELP CUT DOWN ON FRUSTRATED. ANGRY, CONFUSION WHICH ALL FEEDS CRIME. ROAD RAGE  JEALOUS COMPANION KILLING, RAPE, CHILD ABUSE, this ONLY NEEDS EDUCATION AVAILABLE, AND TAUGHT ABOUT,  IT'S PRESENT AMONG US AND IT'S NOT GOING AWAY OR GETTING ANY BETTER.

 

AM I ALONE?

I understand where your coming from, but you really shouldn't depend on the government to do the research. There are a lot of college professors, students, scientists, psychologists and psychiatrists doing a lot of research on those things already and they may be making progress. But its not the government's job to do something so many people can already do and are doing right now. They are doing the best they can and we just have to wait patiently for the results. Don't depend so much on the government, they've got too much on their hands already. The more responsibility you give to the government the more power it gets and the less freedom and liberty we have. Don't worry, there are people doing the research, we just need to give them time.
 
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March 26, 2008, 11:19 am PDT

Try a different approach

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I understand where your coming from, but you really shouldn't depend on the government to do the research. There are a lot of college professors, students, scientists, psychologists and psychiatrists doing a lot of research on those things already and they may be making progress. But its not the government's job to do something so many people can already do and are doing right now. They are doing the best they can and we just have to wait patiently for the results. Don't depend so much on the government, they've got too much on their hands already. The more responsibility you give to the government the more power it gets and the less freedom and liberty we have. Don't worry, there are people doing the research, we just need to give them time.

I will repeat here the same advice I gave another writer on this topic:

 

I'm so saddened to read how oppressed you are because of a traumatic experience.  I would like to invite you to seek Jesus Christ.  He can heal you from all disorders, phobias, etc.  He bore all our sins, pain and sicknesses on the Cross of Calvary.  If you would just give him a chance.    I mean if you've been counseled for so long and there's still no real change for the better, what have you got to lose?

 

Just like He healed me, He can heal you.  And He wants to.  Because He loves you.  That's all I wish to say.  Please meditate on this before you respond back.  Should you wish to know Him personally, I'd like to help you find your way to restoration.

 

A believer in Jesus Christ,

Roz

 
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March 26, 2008, 10:46 pm PDT

Fears, Phobias and Anxiety Disorders

I have been agoraphobic for 5 years.  Its ruined what little life I had before this.  I regret everything I haven't done in my life.  I have tried many of the know 'cures' but I still spend most of my life alone, at home.  Does Dr Phil only help U.S peoples?  I am in Australia.
 
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April 1, 2008, 1:13 pm PDT

Fears, Phobias and Anxiety Disorders

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I have been agoraphobic for 5 years.  Its ruined what little life I had before this.  I regret everything I haven't done in my life.  I have tried many of the know 'cures' but I still spend most of my life alone, at home.  Does Dr Phil only help U.S peoples?  I am in Australia.
Have you talked to your doctor about the way you are feeling?  I felt this way when I was 6 months pregnant.  I couldn't go out of my home..........not even to get milk.  If I was outside, I felt like I was having a heart attack, that is how fast and hard my heart was beating.  I visited my doctor and got prescribed effexor and I am doing so much better....................not cured, but better.
 
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April 25, 2008, 10:17 pm PDT

Reassurance re: anxiety disorder

Sweetheart,

I just want you to know that you will get better from your panic attacks / anxiety disorder. I had them for a while and it wasn't until they were treated properly that they got better. I had to go on anti-depressants and get off the other stuff that I became addicted to. Over time the antidepressant will give you a long term experience of not having the attacks any more and you will come off them when you know the time is right. In the meantime you can do the necessary psychological work to rebuild your shattered self and get well. You are going to be so strong when you do these things. I thought my panic atttacks would never subside but they did and now I m a strong, happy woman. All the best,

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May 5, 2008, 10:47 pm PDT

I understand

Quote From: mindfullliving

I have been agoraphobic for 5 years.  Its ruined what little life I had before this.  I regret everything I haven't done in my life.  I have tried many of the know 'cures' but I still spend most of my life alone, at home.  Does Dr Phil only help U.S peoples?  I am in Australia.
I have fought agoraphobia for many years, the degree it affects me changes depending on the season (much worse during holidays).  For 6+ months, before during and after the holiday season, I was unable to go anywhere by myself, except work.  Most of the time I couldn't go anywhere even with my husband because of the anxiety.  This is very hard for anyone with this disorder.  I do hope you can find someone in Australia to talk with, someone that understands.... all my friends have gone. 
 
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May 11, 2008, 4:52 pm PDT

Seeing a light in the distance.....

I wrote my story on page 74 of this bulletin topic in early March. (for reference)

I just want to say that I feel like I am starting to see a light in the distance! I wouldnt go so far as to say I've been cured, but that I am learning how to take my anxiety coping skills to a higher level. I see a Psychologist and she has taught me a handful of tools to utilize when I feel my anxiety building or an attack coming on. If you did happen to ready my story you will remember that I was very stubborn about going to get mental health. I thought to myself..."MENTAL HEALTH"... as if each letter of these words were the size of a house following me around everywhere I went for all to see and wait to be judged by them. I didnt want my friends or family to view me as needy or consider me a PSYCHO! Beause of my own embarassment and pride I let a handful of my early 20's go down the drain. I was too proud for help. I didnt want to be considered one "of them", you know.... a PSYCHO.

Today I almost want to brag about going to therapy! I want those huge house-sized letters that follow me now to spell out "THANKFUL" because I am so greatful for the mental health profession. The tools that I have learned and use are what help to get me through tough times. I encourage anyone who has not yet seeked professional help to do so. It starts with a little help from your personal physician. (at least for me it did - combined with the courage and support of my husband) Yes, I still take an antidepressent and do have the occasional bout with anxiety, its just that I have learned a better way of dealing with it. I wish I had learned what I know now years ago.

PLEASE DONT BE AFRAID TO SEEK HELP AND ADVICE! It works!!!!
 
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May 19, 2008, 7:11 pm PDT

Has anyone ever heard of this?

Hello Everyone,

I have been dealing with some odd manifestations of anxiety for about 7 years now. Everytime and I mean everytime I walk or drive under something, I feel like there isn't enough clearance and my body physically reacts as if I were going to hit my head. It's even more prevelant when I get excited. For example, let's say I'm walking around the store, and they have those signs hanging from the ceiling, my mind is perceiving them to be much closer than they really are and my body physically reacts. My eyes are fine and I have been on just about every drug out there. I also sing in a band and I have this fear they I'm going to whacked in the head or throat by my guitarist while singing or that people are getting to close to me while performing. The fear seems to based on a spacial premise. It's getting to the point where I feel like there is no hope. I've tried it all. Therapy, CBT, drugs, you name it. To boot, every therapist and shrink I've seen says they have never heard of anything like this. I even saw a top neuroligist and he said it's a behavior issue. The muscle tension is unbearable. I exercise to try and stagger the progression of the physical reprocussions. Has anyone experienced this? Thank you

 
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May 22, 2008, 9:41 am PDT

hand shaking?

Hello everyone>> I was just wondering if anybody out there has experienced what I experience. Everytime I go to do something with my hands, they start to shake!! When I eat or sign a check or anything like that. Some days are ok. But when I start to think about it before doing it, it gets bad sometimes. Then other times I can talk myself out of it happening. It's weird. Yes I have dealt with anxiety before. When I was younger, I would get bad anxiety attacks. But I've never had this happen. Has anybody out there deal with this? Please write and let me know.

                                 Thank you

 
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June 1, 2008, 5:26 pm PDT

I DID IT...SO CAN YOU

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    Maybe its not really talking but it probably is as close as we'll get. My name is Brenda and I am 45. This house is almost like a prison with no bars. People who don't understand say things like, "Just go on out there, other people do it every day and they get through it alright." I first noticed that I was asking others to include my errands with theirs when I was about 25. By 35 I was leaving the house for necessities. Now its doctor appointments only. Thank goodness for the internet or I'd never speak with anyone unless they visited me. We can chat now and then if you'd like. Heres hoping you have a good day. Bless you.
    Hi Brenda,   I want you to know that i was just like you and i have a close to normal life now....it is possible but it takes a lot of hard work..it started for me at 18 ..I'am 55 now.....I got married at 16 to a controlling ,mentally abusive man..... had a baby at 17 that cried all the time...My 23 year old brother died...It just was too much for me..It started out with panic attacks when i would be in a closed space then it went to not beimg able to go places alone ...then not being able to go out of my home....If you want to chat more let me know...ann
 

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