1st step to being phobia free

[scaryfairy]

hi guys
im not new but i dont use this site as often as I used too.
not been on it for many months..
i only came bk on the site after some one added me 2day because theyd seen my addy on this site.
Its been a good few months now and although im not completley over my anxiety and agrophobia, ive realised that the best part of overcomin it is gettin out there and doin something!! i got put on meds, which made me dependant on them. un4tunatly, i was seen by a doctor who straight away put me on meds n i warn u against them.. trips to see a counselor helps sooo much more! dnt ever be afraid, ther never goin 2 look down on u or think your crazy!! which is one of the main reasons i didnt want to go!! or if u can, try for group therapy!! its less nervous if ur in a group and u can all discuss your problems together!! i dont want 2 sound all laa dee dar but i came so dependant on sites like this and mecication in order to find ways of feeling normal again. Get out as much as possible is the key!!
Dont dwell on sites like this to solve ur problems, you can only do that yoursleves. Im not goin 2 say that talking on this site is bad, infact its the opposite as its always good to talk 2 those people who are goin thru the same as you just dnt dwell here. Some things written on some anxiety sites can only make u feel more afraid and knock your problems up another notch! i dnt wana act like a big spoon/ no it all blahh cos i dont. i just wana help u guys get over the 1st step to solving ur problems


fanx 4 readin
x x x

 

[sweetsalwa]

I agree with everything u said....But I think my 1st step of overcoming my problem....is to get a councelor.....am still looking for one....do you live in toronto? and if you do....do you know which place I could go to

 

[Cory1980]

well this site is good to talk to people mind u i have not really met any one to talk to much i only been on here a few days......but hearin other people "sucess" stories really makes me feel better and helps me realize that i can do this. As for goin on pills, as much as i know i shouldnt...right now its so bad that unfortunately i am going to take them as well as see a councellor, now my doctor will not allow me to stay on them, just until i can get things and my life in order,
all i know is i want to fix this...and i can.....and i try so hard to think positive.
anyhow maybe ill be on here soon saying not to take pills, i guess i can only learn on my own right?

 

[scaryfairy]

"I agree with everything u said....But I think my 1st step of overcoming my problem....is to get a councelor.....am still looking for one....do you live in toronto? and if you do....do you know which place I could go to"

un4tunatley not, i live in england.
Go and see your doctor and ask if they can refer you to someone who can help you. i recomend group therapy aswell, because if you do not want to talk about your problams at 1st.. you can always listen to others problems aswell
im glad u have the courage to go and see some1 Sweetsalwa!! well done!! u have alredy started on ur way 2 over comin it!! well done wooo
Good Luck
x x x x scaryfairy


Also
to what Cory1980 said, yes pills are fine if you know your anxiety is too bad to cope with on its own. I knwo mine was! now im pill free and fell totally independant!! try taking herbal remedies aswell sumtimes as your coming of your tablets. They do help and also act as placebos to your meds
Good luck x x x