Having a therapy session this afternoon.

[TheWookie]

I am seeing my psychologist this afternoon. Last appointment was a month ago. So I am kinda anxious. I have not been outside in 4 weeks except a couple of times trying to do some weeding in the garden. I have a fast fast pulse, breathing feels wrong, random pain sensations, racing thoughts, jittery legs, feeling sickly, chest tight, eyes are a bit blurry, throat feels constricted, and a couple other things. How cool. Gotta clean myself up and make myself presentable for public outing. This is not gonna be fun.

[Ggrand]

Hello Dear Wookie,

I also stay in my home for weeks at a time..but do go out daily to sit in the sun..I live rural and not many people around my home..

Deep breathing Wookie Hopefully will settle your anxiety a little bit..if your driving in please be careful on the roads and if you feel a panic attack coming on please be safe and pull over until it passes...

I have some Grounding boxes in my car for that reason..you can find out how to make them and ground yourself in the thread...”Grounding What is it and how do we...

Wishing you best wishes this afternoon with your therapist...

My kind thoughts dear Wookie with a comforting hug...if that’s okay...the hug I mean..

Grandy..

[socialmoth]

Hi TheWookie,

I'm so sorry to hear about how you're feeling. Are you feeling this way because of the appointment? Or have you been feeling this way over the past month?

[TheWookie]

Thanks GG.
yes I have had agoraphobia for a long time now and have been mostly housebound with it for the better part of 10 years now. Grounding stopped working for me a while back with the therapy work we have done and I have been unable to find another method that works. Thanks though.

[TheWookie]

Thanks Moth.
I do feel the anxiety most of the time every day to a certain extent. It does ramp up when I have to go somewhere thanks to the agoraphobia. A few years back I was really bad with the anxiety and I would have 3 or 4 full blown panics a day, and be in a high anxiety state the rest of the time. Now it is markedly less but the anxiety seems to enjoy itself when it decides to hit me, especially if I have let my guard down for a time.

[Sophie_M]

Hi The Wookie, 

It sounds like you are having a really difficult time at the moment, we are really sorry to hear that. It is great to hear that you are reaching out for support, we hope that this helps you understand and reduce your anxiety. 

If you ever want to talk to someone or if you are struggling at anytime you can always call BeyondBlue on 1300 22 4636. You can also call our friends at Lifeline on 13 11 14 if you prefer. 

Sometimes its easier to seek support online and so you can also try our online chat function. We have put the link to our webchat (1pm - Midnight) service along with the Lifeline webchat (7pm - Midnight) service for you to have a look at. 

Webchat
https://online.beyondblue.org.au/WebModules/Chat/InitialInformation.aspx
https://www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat/

We hope your appointment goes well 🙂 Please feel free to update us on how you go if you feel comfortable doing so.

Kind regards, 

Sophie M

[TheWookie]

And I’m off,

[blondguy]

Hi TheWookie

I understand your pain as I have had reducing agoraphobia/anxiety for a long time...and its a revolting set of feelings to have I hope your appointment went well okay today

The forums are a safe and non judgmental place for you to post

Any questions are always welcome

Paul

[Giraffe]

Hope your session went ok.