Messages By: skeeter

Good afternoon,  

I've posted numerous times about my Phobia and can relate to yours but mine is a little different. I have a fear that I'll have to use the bathroom when there is none around. I get nervous and my stomach will start to hurt and then the anxiety hits until I'm out of the situation. I've learned in the past years to control it but it never leaves me. This fear is real and I can't seem to shake it. I get nervous while waiting in line, being in situations where I cannot leave make me really anxious. I hate riding in cars with other people or being confined and not being able to move. The what if's starting going through my mind. And honestly I've had maybe 2 accidents my whole life even as a kid. Why I have this Phobia I don't know. It's a fear and it's real. I'm currenlty on Zoloft for my anxiety/panic attacks. I'm doing alot better now. I thank God I'm not homebound but sometimes I would dread leaving the house. I've learned to live with this and I finally confided in my closest friends as well as family and they seem to understand. They had no clue what I was going through. I'm not ashamed to let people know I suffer from Depression and anxiety. It helps me to feel comfortable in certain situations. I've cried numerous time over this, wondering WHY ME but I've gotten closer to God and knows he has a plan for me and will guide me through this.   

Have you talked to your Dr about this? I confided in my Gyno/Obst and told her my situation and she was compassionate and made me feel comfortable. I also sought therapy for this as well. I feel I need a Psychiatrist to actually diagnose my condition and put me on the right path and meds if needed.  

Have a Great Day!  

Don't be ashamed. There are millions of people like us. I wish you well and pray that you will seek the guidance to help you get better and in control again. My husband was a little weirded out about my phobia but now he realizes that it's real and it's just the way I am. He's my backbone as you can say to helping me keep it together but I know I can't always depend on him. I've learned to take control and deal with it the best way I can. Best wishes to you. If possible seek help as soon as you can, I can imagine the way you are. Don't suffer alone it's not worth it, there is help out there. And don't think it's silly because I felt the same way too. I know I'm not alone in this situation there are many people out there who have the same thing as us. You know praying helps me out alot. 

God Bless!