Agoraphobia

[StokednSC]

I've been trying to get disability for this and many other disorders, but because I am so afraid of letting people see the real fearful me I mask my feelings very well, but only for a short period of time. So the first time I was turned down. Any suggestions on how I can get it through this Doctor's head that I need some type of medicaid so I can get help? Pls help me I am 28  and living like I am 90, hell I think they have more activities then I do. AHHHHHHH! I'm so sorry, butI am losing it.

[Dknd4v]

I recieve social security dissability for agoraphobia and mood disordrs and depression. It can be done. you just have to see the doc regularily and be honest on how it affects your daily life. dont be a fraid let them know. I also had to appeal many times because of my age, but u do need a doc willing to deem u disabled because of it.

[Angeleyes1015]

Hi, First thing I would like to know is...Are you a housebound agoraphobic or are you limited in how far you can go? If I knew this I would know how to advise you better. I was when I was your age so don't be embarassed to tell me. I know what you mean when you say your living like your 90 and they're probaly more active.

[mommy20255]

I was like you, able to put on a brave act for short periods of time in public.I was able to get disability. This is what you must do. While having your psychiatric exam just let go & be you. When I was going through the exam & trying to hold it together I suddenly though...This is the place that I need to let them see exactly how overwhelmed & panicked & unable to deal with things I was. I was accepted in 4 months WITHOUT ever being denied.
I have suffer with Agoraphobia, Social Anxiety & Panic Attacks for almost 50 years. Most of the time I put on the brave act & live a life, but there were time I didn't leave my bedroom for 2 years ( bathroom was attached to my room). When I had my children I was able to hold it together because I HAD to. I was the only one who was there to raise them & protect them.
Now that they are grown I am once again room bound. I have panic attacks when leaving my room just to go to the bathroom. I only leave the house to go to the DR & only when I take 2mg of Valium the night before(so I can shower) then 2mg to leave the house & 2mg again to leave the DR office. It's not as bad now because I have the computer & TV in my room. I also have the phone but I have a hard time using it. I just let people leave a message (it is just DR offices because I don't socialize so I have anyone bothering me by calling) & then call them when I know they won't be home or in the office & leave them a message back. You could say I lead a life of Avoidance & I would agree with you.

[mommy20255]

I was like you, able to put on a brave act for short periods of time in public.I was able to get disability. This is what you must do. While having your psychiatric exam just let go & be you. When I was going through the exam & trying to hold it together I suddenly though...This is the place that I need to let them see exactly how overwhelmed & panicked & unable to deal with things I was. I was accepted in 4 months WITHOUT ever being denied.
I have suffer with Agoraphobia, Social Anxiety & Panic Attacks for almost 50 years. Most of the time I put on the brave act & live a life, but there were time I didn't leave my bedroom for 2 years ( bathroom was attached to my room). When I had my children I was able to hold it together because I HAD to. I was the only one who was there to raise them & protect them.
Now that they are grown I am once again room bound. I have panic attacks when leaving my room just to go to the bathroom. I only leave the house to go to the DR & only when I take 2mg of Valium the night before(so I can shower) then 2mg to leave the house & 2mg again to leave the DR office. It's not as bad now because I have the computer & TV in my room. I also have the phone but I have a hard time using it. I just let people leave a message (it is just DR offices because I don't socialize so I have anyone bothering me by calling) & then call them when I know they won't be home or in the office & leave them a message back. You could say I lead a life of Avoidance & I would agree with you.