Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia

[frenchguy]

I am a veteran .... having panic since 1977 and agoraphobia for 19 years.... the agoraphobia got to the point where I was housebound......
I know there is a lot of treatments out there and meds out there.....  But to me the solution lies in committment, and release.
For me it has been a commitment to getting better inspite of the ongoing or increased anxiety in the process.... and release of control... or should I say the "illusion" of control.  The good news is that NOBODY has control... whether they have an anxiety disorder or not...  What I meant about "release" is being able to give up control... and give it up to something or someone else.... for me it is God.
It seems to me that one of the most common features of those who experience panic and agoraphobia is the fear of losing control... and always seems to accompany the fear of death...  which of course is the ultimate loss of control right?  I think that deep seated fear drives the panic... and the panic drives the agoraphobia...a learned condition in respose to the panic.  I still learn almost everyday about the trickery and complexity of panic and agoraphobia....
I wish all of you the best.... in your RECOVERY!
As I will not have internet service after tomorrow... I will be bold enough to leave a number to any and all of those who would like to chat and share.....
Be well
J.J.   720-338-3955  Mountain Standard Time