Phobia Support Group

i dont know what causes it, i think it just creeps up on us,ive suffered panic/anxiety for years,and the avoidence set in,then i realised i was avoiding more and more things/places,and before i knew it i was avoiding going out at all...try and speak to ur doctor,they can help u with meds,to help u think clearer,all these thoughts are because ur minds full of worry x

I was once agoraphobic but with the right meds and reading up on panic/phobia I am not free of panic attacks. My only remaining fear is driving on highways and bridges. Try to get the book The Worry Trap by E. Lejeune and get yourself some relaxation tapes. The more you understand how your thoughts are creating your bodily sensations, the more you'll be able to handle them. Turn your negative thinking into positive thinking. It really works. Get the book.

I had a typo in my earlier reply. I am "now" free of panic attacks. Sounds funny and made me laugh. Good for the soul.

I am agoraphobic. It has been caused by the fear of panic attacks in social situations. But there are other reasons a person can become agoraphobic too.