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Matt's huge struggle with agorahpobia
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<blockquote data-quote="InsaneCdn" data-source="post: 469898" data-attributes="member: 11791"><p>Well, I'm not a specialst on agoraphobia, but I do know something about panic and anxiety...</p><p></p><p>You probably already know this stuff, but just in case...</p><p>It really helps to take two or three "settings" and figure out the list of triggers involved - such as crowds, noise, enclosed space, requirement for interaction, whatever else.</p><p>Then, look at the one that has the shortest list.</p><p>Figure out a game plan for how to tackle the triggers.</p><p>Then, work on being able to tolerate going into that setting, and eventually actually "doing" something there.</p><p></p><p>Example: Shopping at corner store.</p><p>Triggers could be crowds, enclosed space, difficulty finding the right thing, fear of not having enough money to pay for it, (whatever).</p><p>Crowds can be dealt with by carefully chosing time of day. </p><p>Enclosed space - might need to work this up slowly... at first, just go TO the place, then home; once that is comfortable, walk in the door, browse at the first thing you see, and go home... and build up until you can stand in there for 3 minutes (or however long you will need for the next step).</p><p>Next, browse long enough to figure out the price for a jug of milk.</p><p>Get comfortable going to that part of the store...</p><p>Then, knowing </p><p>- how long it will take</p><p>- where to find what you need</p><p>- how much it will cost</p><p>you can actually plan to go in there and get THAT one thing.</p><p></p><p>Initially, you really DO need to break it down that fine.</p><p></p><p>Other possible locations include:</p><p>- a workout centre (only when its quiet)</p><p>- library</p><p>- second hand store (but NOT the one Shari works at!)</p><p>- doctor's clinic (the one he will end up needing to use)</p><p></p><p>Start SLOW. Build SLOW. It could take several months to get past the first hurdle.</p><p>Each one after that comes faster - and the originals can be expanded.</p><p></p><p>The other tip is... learn to deal with the symptoms - how to turn down the panic, how to reduce your own blood pressure and slow your breathing, and so on. Panic feeds panic... calm feeds calm. Calm your body and you WILL calm your mind.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="InsaneCdn, post: 469898, member: 11791"] Well, I'm not a specialst on agoraphobia, but I do know something about panic and anxiety... You probably already know this stuff, but just in case... It really helps to take two or three "settings" and figure out the list of triggers involved - such as crowds, noise, enclosed space, requirement for interaction, whatever else. Then, look at the one that has the shortest list. Figure out a game plan for how to tackle the triggers. Then, work on being able to tolerate going into that setting, and eventually actually "doing" something there. Example: Shopping at corner store. Triggers could be crowds, enclosed space, difficulty finding the right thing, fear of not having enough money to pay for it, (whatever). Crowds can be dealt with by carefully chosing time of day. Enclosed space - might need to work this up slowly... at first, just go TO the place, then home; once that is comfortable, walk in the door, browse at the first thing you see, and go home... and build up until you can stand in there for 3 minutes (or however long you will need for the next step). Next, browse long enough to figure out the price for a jug of milk. Get comfortable going to that part of the store... Then, knowing - how long it will take - where to find what you need - how much it will cost you can actually plan to go in there and get THAT one thing. Initially, you really DO need to break it down that fine. Other possible locations include: - a workout centre (only when its quiet) - library - second hand store (but NOT the one Shari works at!) - doctor's clinic (the one he will end up needing to use) Start SLOW. Build SLOW. It could take several months to get past the first hurdle. Each one after that comes faster - and the originals can be expanded. The other tip is... learn to deal with the symptoms - how to turn down the panic, how to reduce your own blood pressure and slow your breathing, and so on. Panic feeds panic... calm feeds calm. Calm your body and you WILL calm your mind. [/QUOTE]
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