Monday, October 12, 2009

Agoraphobia rules

I didn't realize it's been five days since I last posted.  Just trying to move files from one computer (Mac running Snow Leopard) to another one (Mac running Panther/Tiger to OS 9) and another computer, now almost dead that was running something between OS 7.5 and 8.1. Once that is done, I can turn my 22 year old mac into a fish tank!

 Also got a very bad patch of depression which transformed into agoraphobia, I haven't left the apartment since Friday, just afraid to. I need to somehow- I need to get food!  I want to walk to see the leaves turn. I just cannot open the door to do it.


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9 comments:

  1. SallyoOctober 12, 2009 at 3:57 PM

    Hope the MAC transfer goes smoothly for you. FWIW: my husband struggles with agoraphobia on occasion, too. Hope it lifts for you soon!

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  2. SydOctober 12, 2009 at 5:05 PM

    A MAC person is always near to my heart. Came over from Mary's blog. Nice to meet you.

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  3. susanOctober 12, 2009 at 9:03 PM

    @Sally, the mac transfer is going OK, it's just frustrating......I didn't know David was agoraphobic either. This is new for me- still learning how to deal with it.

    @Syd, thank you! I l ove Mary. She was my very first follower!

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  4. sbwritesOctober 13, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    Hope you feel better soon!

    Susan

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  5. susanOctober 13, 2009 at 10:03 PM

    Thank you Susan!

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  6. AnaOctober 17, 2009 at 4:17 PM

    Susan,
    I've been agoraphobic for two times. The first time... I don' remember how long it lasted.
    THe second time I know but I will not tell you.. lol
    Now I see that I was so anxious and had so many problems with side effects that outside was terrible.
    I don't remember that feeling anymore and never stood in front of the door in fear.
    I just go out and close the door as if nothing has happened.
    I'm sure the same wll happen to you.
    Love,
    Ana

    Jesus Susan! You did choose such a beautiful kitty that I'm thinking about staying home for the whole week. (lol :) )

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  7. susanOctober 17, 2009 at 7:09 PM

    Ana, thank you. I actually did get out today for a while, spent some time with my family, so it was nice.

    How are things by you:? We got some snow flurries here!

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  8. PhilJanuary 16, 2010 at 10:07 PM

    I really appreciated reading this blog.

    The title "If You're Going Through Hell, Keep Going" is so great!

    I've been helped a great deal in overcoming my agoraphobia (and overcoming the rest of my social anxiety) by attending Social Anxiety Anonymous support groups (they are free-- its a nonprofit). http://www.healsocialanxiety.com

    Social Anxiety Anonymous also has really good writing on it's website about how to overcome social anxiety: http://healsocialanxiety.com/SPAOnlineLibrary.html

    All I can say is it was completely free and has helped me enormously.

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  9. susanJanuary 16, 2010 at 10:12 PM

    Phil, thank you for finding me. The quote comes from Churchill.

    I have not heard of that group, but will look into them as soon as I finish this comment! Maybe they have something close to me in real life! Thanks!

    Hope to see you again in the blogosphere.!

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