Fear Of Passing Out....
Posted October 12th, 2011 at 4:09PM
I have anxiety attacks/ panic attacks, and Im dealing with agoraphobia now as well. Life is crazy at the moment. I live in constant fear that Im going to pass out. Ive never passed out before, but I have seen a couple of people pass out, and it was the scariest thing to me. I recently lost my mom May of 2010. It was totally unexpected, she went to bed, and then when I tried to wake her up the next morning, she wouldnt wake up. Hardest thing, Ive ever been thru in my life, she was my best friend. After all of that happened, I slowly over the last 10 months have fallen into the trap of anxiety and agoraphobia, my world kept getting smaller and smaller. Its to the point now, that I cant stay in a store longer than maybe, MAYBE 10 minutes, IF i even go in the store. Its hard. I cant stand living like this, I want my life back. I want to be the way I was before. I want to quit being afraid to walk (for fear of passing out) walking is a normal part of life, but I am AFRAID of it because of this fear. Its taking over me. Any input would be greatly appreciated. I just want to know that theres a way out of this.... The crazy thing is I was like this for 2 years before my mother died, and then she helped me get out of it, and now I feel more stuck than Ive ever felt in my entire life, why cant I get over it like I did before?! I dont get it!! Again any advice is appreciated. Thanks for reading!
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You said before your mom died she helped you get out of it. You want to know why you cannot get out of it now. Maybe because your mom was your support system and now that it's gone you don't have one.
The best advice I can give you is to go see a therapist to help you and support you, you are also very paranoid and are consummed by anxitey. You may need some medication that can help you lesson the paranoia and anxitey.
When we get past our fears is when we can truly live happy lives. Facing your fears is also another way of defeating them. Tell yourself you are not going to pass out, if you have that thought that you are going to pass out it will just keep growing and cause you panic and anxitey. So, try changing your thoughts. Be your own coach, tell yourself you can get through this and nothen is going to happen to me, I am safe.
Good Luck, and I hope you are able to overcome these fears. Be strong and determined. -
Hi =) I also suffer from agoraphobia. I have been like this for 1 yr as of this month. I honestly know deep down inside how you feel. I at first feared everything .. I couldn't count the many times I was scared to shower, be alone, walk, eat, sleep. Everything && she is right throught doctors && therapist it will get better. I currently dont see a therapist but I have been to the doctor to get medicine && with each passing day it continues to get better. You need to find a support group someone who understands && accepts what your going through. Just wanted to let you kno your not the onlii one out there && If you ever needed to talk I could totally relate. Goodluck with everything. You'll be in my thoughts!
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