If you could get her to go, medications might help. My doc put me on some to stop mine and they've done wonders.

Maybe she could take up a new hobby? I find knitting very soothing.

Oooh... shiny!

I have a self destructive streakon top of everything so finding an outlet to work out my anxiety and fears.... that's been something of a challange. It's a slow road for me but I'm slowly gettig somewhere.

Do you know what's causing the attacks?

Oooh... shiny!

She has to realize somehow that she CAN control at least some of what's happening to her. That's the only way she's going to begin the slow climb to getting better. The meds and counseling can only do so much, the rest is going to have to come from within. I started to overcome this by slowly taking my life back from it. It's really hard, I'm not gonna lie, but if she's determined enough SHE CAN DO IT!! It might have made a difference for me because I felt I HAD TO go back to work, for the financial well being of my family, but the point is that I was as low as she is, I felt I was losing my mind, and now I've regained most of my life back from this terrible disorder.

She can't give up hope. If she's sick of being like that, she's going to have to become determined and work hard to get herself out of it...she just needs to find something to fuel her determination. She also needs to realize that SHE HAS THE POWER WITHIN HERSELF to do something about this, no matter how hard or scary or frustrating it seems to get started, SHE'S GOT THE POWER, it just takes time.

I'm here to talk anytime you or she might need to.

Your friend, Sandy

For panic attacks I keep a journal. I write down everything I can about the attack. When it started, what it feels like, and what I think triggered it and keeps it around. Besides writing about my attacks I also write about good days when I have no attacks. I write about good days to remind me that my feelings of hopelessness have a time frame. They begin and they do END. **If your daughter doesn't like writing she may want to use a tape recorder. I find it easier and faster. No spelling mistakes

I wish I had some good advice about agoraphobia. I have social phobia but it has not reached the level of agoraphobia. I looked on the internet and found these websites, you may find something in them:

What is Agoraphobia

http://panicdisorder.about.com/cs/agorabasics/a/ agoraphobia101.htm

Agoraphobia - MayoClinic

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/agoraphobia/DS00894

Agoraphobia Resource Center

http://www.agoraphobia.ws/

I think your daughter is fortunate to have a mother who is willing to seek out assistance on her behalf. Family like you are a godsend!

AJ