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04/23/2008 09:21
chevy
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I used to work full time, teach a sunday school class, and go any where I wanted. Now, I haven't worked in four years, haven't been to church in four years, and can't go to a lot of places. I sometimes have days when my nerves are okay and then out of no where I'm a nervous wreck. I try to love myself anyway. But I just don't understand why this happens to me. Does anyone else go through this or is it just me. I just need to know I'm not the only one.
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04/24/2008 15:55
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Well usually there is reason why you have become agoraphobic. I know looking back now I know why I have this problem.

Of course knowing why hasnt really helped me either LOL.

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04/25/2008 03:52
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You know what, I do know the reasons after the fact. What I meant was I don't know why I react that way. I really don't like having panic attacks thats when I feel like I'm dying. I try to stay out of situations where they have happened before. But thats not always possible. I have a hard time believing that there is no one who would like to be well. I know people say to just get over it, don't let fear or this illness stop you, but I don't think those people have experienced what I'm experiencing or that they have experienced it as severely as I have. The trouble is I try to force myself to do thinks and sometimes it works but there are a lot of times it doesn't.

I feel like I am so alone...maybe there is no one understanding. But I know I have tried to overcome this. I would love to be different, but I also realize that God makes everyone different. I hope everyone has a blessed day.



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04/25/2008 10:26
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Well we all feel that way. I dont think any of us understand why this is happenning to us.

Believe me if there was a no easy fix I would of fixed it years ago. Hang in there, theres light at the end of the tunnel.

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05/04/2008 09:27
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First of all, anyone that says "Get over it" about ANYTHING has not been through whatever they're telling you to get over....if it were that simple, who wouldn't just GET OVER IT? I even reached a point where I took every piece of advice I got from anyone and when it didnt work, I said "now what?" And usually, they're speechless. The truth is, there is no ONE way to handle anything,and some just have a harder road to travel. Anyone that thinks they could handle the path that was chosen for me, they can have at it! The reason this disorder has such a hold on ALL of us is different from one person to another. Because we are all DIFFERENT, but exactly as God made us. Someone once told me that I was given this life because Im strong enough to live it, i kinda like that. You should think about that, and YES you should love yourself. Dont put a time limit on your problems, I learned that brought a lot of disappointment. I always get annoyed when i hear "take one day at a time" cause what other choice do we have? But I know the feeling of trying to take one day at a time and feeling like several of them are hitting me at once. You sound a little down on yourself, and I dont wanna hear that. Not one person on this earth has walked in your shoes or mine. As long as youre still walking, youre doing something right. I understand that feeling you have when you cant figure out why you USED to do things that you cant. But you need to keep telling yourself that if you USED to be able to do them, then you will again if you take the pressure off of yourself. You are not alone, its a big big world.....and it misses YOU! On the days you feel brave, and whatever you try to do works....pat yourself on the back and then come tell us about it. On those days you just dont get far...come tell us that and WE can pat you on the back Ive only been coming here for a real short time, but Im finding a huge outlet in being able to put my thoughts down, thats been a big help. So Ill be in and out, I will keep an eye on how things are going for you, Chevy
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05/05/2008 03:25
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Thank you so much. You have a real positive attitude. I agree with everything you said. I also believe God makes everyone different and he has a plan for each persons life. And I have also heard that saying "God doesn't make junk". When you look at it that way its more acceptable. You have really inspired me. Thanks for the post.
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