Agoraphobia Support Group

Ok, so you’re agoraphobic and you came to this site for support, right? Well, what is support in your mind? Is it you writing a post about your screwed up life and then everyone follows by saying how they get it and things will get better? Is it playing word games? Is it simply reading what others are saying and not participating? Whatever it is I believe this group offers more to you than any other on MDJ. Did you know, we have…………….

•Free phone in conference calls every Monday and Friday nights!

•Free video chat and discussion every Wednesday afternoon! (Google+)

•A video chat every Tuesday that discusses the Stephen Price philosophy on curing agoraphobia!

•We have our own chat room which is different than what the site offers!

•Many members talk daily by phone, one on one, and would love to talk to you!

•We are probably the most active group on MDJ as far as new threads and posting numbers!

•We have 7 leaders, all having expertise in various subjects pertaining to agoraphobia! BTW, any of these leaders will talk to you personally about your situation, either by PM, chat or telephone! Send Kevin (jmick) or myself, David (silverguy) a PM and we’ll set you up with any of the above support systems.

Wow, I think I just wrote a commercial, but I hope you get my point. The programs are here and in place, so if you get nothing from this group I would have to say it’s your fault. Reach out, we’ll be there!

Thanks,

Silver

I am so impressed with the growth that we have had in this group. The availability of support has increased with every new member and idea.

I am proud of all of our leaders and their commitment to provide members with a large number of choices.

Awesome post Silver and great pic!!!

Love it Cheryl

Hugs Everyone!!

"""""I am so impressed with the growth that we have had in this group. The availability of support has increased with every new member and idea.

I am proud of all of our leaders and their commitment to provide members with a large number of choices."""""""

Ditto Cheryl!

When I first got here two years ago I didn't have any friends and NEVER spoke on the phone.

Now I have learned a LOT about agoraphobia and anxiety that I need to know.... and still learning every day.

I am now on Facebook, and make occasional telephone calls to a few members. That is a BIG change for me. My biggest problem is the social anxiety causing the agoraphobia. I'm still not cured of that, but I think I have gotten a LOT better. It's hard for all of us to change.. change is scary, can sometimes cause set backs, but it's all good!!

Take a chance... make a change... utilize the options available here even if it scares you a bit at first. You NEVER know how much you may like it. AND you never know how many new friends... lasting friendships... and fun you can have!!!!

Post edited by: SillyOMe, at: 01/05/2012 10:17 AM

01/05/12

Dearest friends, 'silver'; 'Mittens'; 'Crissy', and, as always, 'Silly',

I--too--have found the 'Agor' group to be more sensitive, caring, outgoing, concerned than really, any other group I've joined at MDJunction; and while I have mutiple illnesses and complaints ( about which, I am loath to be 'one note Johnny' ), I often look to you for support, humor,which somehow, validates me as an individual among many who suffer intolerable agonies.

And, yet, I know that most of you have been friends for years, know each other's names, and even telephone each other on a regular basis, and I must admit, I do feel somewhat is if I am intruding on your privacy.

You probably know by now, that I live at home--alone--with my dear dog,Daisy, and yet, I do feel lonely.

Sometimes, I have joined a thread,only to see it come to an abrupt halt; and, when the group is in a 'silly' mood, even though I cannot submit pictures transformed ( as, frankly, my computer skill are minimal ), the few times I have been able to make you laugh, in turn, makes my heart very happy.

But, owing to a recent 'fibro/agor/lupus' flare, with a five-day migraine for fun, I would gladly look for you. Not that I have anything groundshaking to say, but, for me, it is a reaching out, because ) not to be too melodramtic ), those who live alone, are destined to die alone.

Having now said that, I cannot ever thank you in near-full measure, for that absolutely beaautiful holiday basket you sent me; I am NOT embarassed to say that--before I opened it, I just stared at it, and stared at it, and it, and the incredible kindness with which it was sent, made me cry tears of joy, gratitude, and uttmost surprise. Which I never, never, ever shall forget, but rather treasure in my heart of hearts !

NO one, not in any other group would ever have thought of it, and of how much it means--still--to me.

And it means--to me--all the more--because I KNOW your separate pains, for I suffer much as do you...AND, I hope I have kept my promise to be every 'there' for you, and to NEVER lie to you, for,let's face it, we have all been used, and abused, taken advantage of, or ignored by so-called 'normals', I guess because they are are afraid of us, or else, we just do not fit into their little 'clockwork' lives.

And so...it is to YOU that I turn to, rely upon, for humor, as well a more serious things; and, if I can in any way ever help, I hope you well know I will.

And, I thank you SO much for your reading my diary entries, and leaving comment there, for it has become--in truth--a reason for my being.

I guess, 'siver' and all, that I AM reaching out to you, for that which you might freely give; NOT that I intend to burden you down with tales of pain, as all have pain. But maybe for something that lies just beyond. About which, I have NO clue.

But please always remember that you truly occupy a place within my heart.

Thank you, thank you, one and all.

Zahc.. you are so very cool!

wow.... how do you follow something written so eloquently like Zahcs posts?????? Zahc, you are a wonderful addition to our little agor family And never feel like you are the reason threads come to a halt... it just happens sometimes... Everyone seems to get offline at once. I know it's happened to me many times..... or Mayyyyyybe everyone runs when I get online? hmmmm lol...

In all seriousness, I have never had support like this in the 27 years I've dealt with this crappy agor and panic. So I am extremely grateful for everyone here I have found friendships that I know will last a lifetime.

I am also very appreciative of this group. Yes, sometimes it's silly and we go "off topic," but for goodness sake, as agoraphobics we are often lonely and starved for social interaction and this group certainly provides a kind an nurturing environment. I know of course that I am not going to get "cured" by sitting around posting here, but my spirits are often lifted simply by some kind words or being able to read the posts and diaries of people who understand.

I too think that this group is one of the most supportive and uplifting of all the groups here. I love coming here to read all the funny jokes and comradery that goes on here...i love it!! And zahc, don't worry..it happens too me too!...the posts coming to a halt sometimes...it just depends on who can be online at the time...maybe we're just trying to give u a hard time Seriously though, i love this group and hope to do the group video chat thing on google + next week, as my computer will be back up...woohoo!

This is one amazing group, amazing people offering and receiving much needed support. I know personally I have made some great friends and although I come and go from time to time I never stop thinking and wondering how things are going for you guys. I first joined this group when my doctor suspected I was dealing with it. I had been diagnosed social anxiety disorder over ten years ago. I didn't completely understand until I came here that most of the things I do were part of having agoraphobia. Who would have thought that my isolating myself and my fear of crossing bridges would be related. I always understood depression and anxiety but it wasn't until I found a good doctor and this group that I truly understood why I did certain things.

I am so grateful that I joined this group and am also so grateful to Cheryl and Silver from turning me from a lookie loo into a poster. Even when I didn't post I got a lot from the group and at times when I feel too depressed and removed from the group, I have always found comfort in the humor that flows through the group. On my worst days I have come here and been uplifted by the sillyness of the group.

I missed everyone so much these last couple of months, my Internet access has been very limited with no computer. I hope to get to know all the newer members and I look forward to catching up with old friends.

Sorry if this doesn't make sense I have yet to figure out this thing I am typing on,lol. It has a mind of its own.