Hi Everyone, It's been awhile since I have been here to visit and I hope you are all doing well. I am considering reconstruction and was hoping that anyone who has had the skin expander could contact...
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Hi, I take Zoloft and for me it has worked very well. I can now go out and feel comfortable. The meds do not get rid of the panic but they do help and we as PD people still have to do the work. All...
Have a wonderful time!!!! You will be missed. xoxoxox eve...
Hi All, Alot of you know my story...Breast Cancer helped me move on with PD and Agoraphobia. I'm not saying it's gone, but I have had to face many fears and things that used to be obstacle's for me,...
Micha, Instead of an MRI, go with an ultra-sound...it's not as expensive. Glad you are all taking care of yourselves! xoxoxox eve...
Hi, This is to the ladies....If you can do it..Please get your mammogram's. This is Breast Cancer Awareness month. It's just a squish and you are done! You'll feel good about yourself....
Hi, Welcome! I am so sensitive to so many meds. It's hard when you don't know. My suggestion is...when you are prescribed a new med, ask your Dr. if you can start with half and then take the other...
The Bach Essences are great for anxiety. I always carry Rescue Remedy with me and there are others you can use as well. Google Bach Essences and read up on them. I also take Zoloft and the Herbals do...
Hi, Don't beat yourself up about cancelling. We all do it and then we end up going. I had my first at 49...should have done it years ago. I used the Fleet Phospho Soda and I drank it with Ginger Ale....
Thanks Bev, Yes I do consider myself a WARRIOR. And thank you for reminding me. It's not my dad it's miracles...she posted about her dad. Again...thanks for the kick in the butt and the support...it...
Thank you all for the love and support in your replies. It helps so much. People see me and say you are so strong and courageous, yes I am, but sometimes it is a "front" and I am now letting go of...
Kathy.... Thanks so much for the support. It seems like a long road ahead. I would love to meet at some point!!! xoxoxox eve...
It's been a long 1 1/2 years for me and I really never reached the "freak-out" stage...until yesterday. I guess I got tired of being brave and making everyone else laugh and feel good. I was watching...
((((Kathy)))) Congrat's on your 3 years! You made me feel so welcome here and I thank you for that! Go out and celebrate! xoxoxox eve...
In 6 months I would like to be: Getting on a plane to anywhere Having as less pain as I have now having more good days than bad helping others with PD/Agoraphobia and Breast Cancer making a...
Hi Anxietyridden, I understand what you are saying about new relationships. I was so good at "acting" with my PD and Agoraphobia that I never mentioned it to my husband when I first met him. then he...
Hi Dottie, I am fairly new here as well, but I already feel like a part of the family. Welcome! Reach out as we are all here to help each other. eve...
Hi, I was just wondering how Ken is doing? Ken if you are reading these posts...feel our support and reach out....we all understand as we are the same as you. xoxoxox eve...
I used Bach Essences for awhile and they helped. But one thing I suggest...if you are on any medications...check with your pharmacist too make sure you can take natural remedies with your meds....
I just wanted to say what a wonderful place this is. I was originally signed up for the Breast Cancer Boards as I was already in a Panic Support Group. But now I realize that leaving that group was...
Hi Ken, I know how hard this is. I was housebound for 3 years and then was doing great. It's a tough thing to deal with. You ask for the "switch"...my friend you and your strength are the "switch"....
Janet, I hope by now you are feeling better. I look at our disorder as a full-time job, we always have to work on it. For me, it is another appendage, but not a good one...it's been with me my whole...
Tammy, What great news! I know sometimes it takes awhile to find the right therapist and I'm so glad you found someone you are comfortable with. Sounds like your week is starting off great...it will...
Wen.... Sending BIG HUGS to you! I am sorry this happened but you did the right thing. You are not a failure...if you were, you wouldn't be trying to get well. Going into the Hospital was not a...
Another relaxation technique is EFT (Emotional Feeling Therapy) or Tapping. I found it very useful in situations outside of the house. It can be shortened and it does help. Meditation is a big one...
What a touching, beautiful post. You write so well and I am sitting here with tears in my eyes. You are truly another WARRIOR in this fight that we are all fighting. Blessings to you! xoxoxox eveie...
Prayers are with you. Just keep yourself distracted the best you can and try not to jump to any conclusions until the Dr. tells you what is going on. There will be lots of us with you holding your...
Glad too hear that all went well with your surgery. I'm so sorry for the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Great news on your nodes. I hope your recovery stays on the good...
Hi Karla, This is a great site for support. I know the waiting and worry is hard, but try to distract yourself. Just because you have history doesn't mean you have cancer. Do you do self-exams? I...
Jenni, I am sorry that you are feeling like this. Step back and breathe. You are not losing control, it just feels like it. Keep telling yourself that you are safe and that the anxiety/panic cannot...
This is good news! My thoughts and prayers are with you. xoxoxox eveie...
You are a good friend. Just remember that. I like the idea of leaving a basket and put a note in it saying when she is ready you will be there for her. Give her time to adjust to the news. Sometimes...
Thanks for your replies. Aromasin is the third one that I have tried. As with the others I am getting daily headaches, horrible joint pain, (I can't even use my hands due to the swelling and pain)...
I have one more.....When you can go on a date with your husband and sit in a restaurant and actually eat without eyeing the door! xoxox eve...
Hi Ladies, I have a question. I am one of those people who cannot tolerate the meds like Tamoxifen and Arimidex. I have just been told by my Dr. to go off the Aromasin now as it is playing havoc with...
((((Godsgrace)))) Believe it or not you are stronger than you think. Just by reaching out to this forum you have started your journey towards getting well. CBT is a wonderful way to go and also EFT...
Hi, I am from California and am married with 2 step-kids and 3 stepgrandkids whom I love very much. I am not only fighting PD but also Breast Cancer. I am retired from the music business and have...
Hi Baq, I have too say that at times I do feel the sensation of "breasts" and my husband and I have no problem cuddling. The problem right now is me. I gained 35lbs since all of this happened and I...
Hi Baq, The night before my surgery I took pictures of my breasts and had a sort of going away party...I sent them to special friends and had them say good bye. Then I just sat with my husband and we...
Hi Baq, I unserstand all you are saying. I found that sometimes too much information is not so good, but that's me. If you need any support, please feel free to e-mail me. It sounds like you have a...
Hi Bag46, Just remember you don't have to have reconstruction right away. It's your choice. My surgeon wanted me to wait on reconstruction so I had time to get used to all that happened too me. I...
Angel... A fitting name for you. Your Connie was a courageous woman and it's women like her who make me fight harder and harder. Blessings to you and yours. eveie...
I am a recovering Agoraphobic and at times it is hard but worth the hard work of babystepping and trusting myself. When I was homebound for 3 years I too had a very clean house and got into craft...
Another suggestion is EFT (Emotional Feeling Therapy) or tapping. It works great. I am a recovering Agoraphobic and have Panic Disorder and am now taking my life back from it. eve...
Hi Brandy, I take Zoloft and it has been great for me. Meds are not a cure all but they do help. You need to do the work as well. There are all kinds of things you can do to help get through a PA....
Hi Everyone, Thanks to Kathy reminding me of all of you wonderful people I am back to give support and get support. It's been a rough year and a half and I had a bilaterial mastectomy a year ago June...
Holley, I know this is a scary time for you. We are all here for you and will help you with love and support. I found the past year and half that I have been battling this that nobody can really...
Hi Sniper.... It is so nice to know that there are other husbands out there like mine. You are a wonderful man and when you get frustrated and you will at times feel like you are no hlp to your...