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Hi, my name is Clydeypops!

ClydeypopsClydeypops Member Posts: 2 Listener
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Hi all It is nice to talk I have depression and anxiety which brings on agoraphobia I panic in stores x
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  • steve51steve51 Community champion Posts: 7,175 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi @Clydeypops

    Good Evening & Welcome my friend.

    Yes it is good to speak.

    That is “Why” we are here to “help & support” each other.

    Please please let me know if you need to talk ????

    If that helps please please let me know???
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  • Ami2301Ami2301 Community champion Posts: 7,341 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi @Clydeypops welcome to the community! I used to have panic attacks in shops, it was horrendous! Are you on any medication for your depression/anxiety?
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  • ClydeypopsClydeypops Member Posts: 2 Listener
    Hi thank you for your reply yes I do take medication pregabalin and diazepam also duloxetine anti depressant . I have had this yrs I had agoraphobia for 8 yrs I never  went  out at all I put on 4 stone . Then I had exposure therapy with the mental health team which was great and got me going out , I am limited as to where I go but at least I can get out to the local stores but the anxiety is still there its a case of ploughing through it , it makes me sweat terribly but I just go in the cold isles lol x
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  • Ami2301Ami2301 Community champion Posts: 7,341 Disability Gamechanger
    That's great that you do go out, may I ask what's causes your anxiety when outside? I was extremely paranoid which didn't help mine!
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  • steve51steve51 Community champion Posts: 7,175 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi @Clydeypops

    Yes it’s a good idea to try to get out daily if possible.

    I’m having a tough time myself at present.

    But I still need to get out & about.
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  • Pippa_AlumniPippa_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,851 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi @Clydeypops, and a warm welcome to the community! 
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