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Thanks guys, I'll have to check out those books. I was thinking about doing a journal but don't know if I would be consistent enough to but I will try to give it a shot. I just wish there was some kind of online therapy/counseling I could find sometime. I have also been trying to eat and drink better on the side to see if it helps.

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Hey Dark, I am in the exact same boat as you. I am also 17, I had to take prozac and made my anxiety and agoraphobia worse, Agoraphobia started in about march, and well I got some things that could help. 1. Trust in someone you know (Like family): I have a hard time getting out myself, I find it to be so much to handle however with someone I trust with me I can get out slowly. 2. Use what you have: When I say that I mean don't jump to the next level, wherever you have trouble getting out the most make that a goal and start with a place that you have trouble getting to but not as bad. Like I can't go to the store however lately I try to take walks around my neighborhood to help either with music or family. 3. Believe in yourself: It is hard, I find myself at times sittintg there wanting my freedom back however the key is that you have your freedom its just blocked by thoughts. I know when people say try to calm its not as easy as it seems however just try to start small but always go one step further than the last time. We will get through this, think of it like this: We are being trained to handle anxiety and agoraphobia to learn and be stronger later, And I know school is hard (I had to drop out and go to online) but there is still hope. Keep fighting, work slowly and try your best and know whatever happens it will be alright. And you know, If you need to talk I am here for you.

You just described what happened to me today actually, I have had the breathing issues for awhile now where it feels like my throat is tight and I get lightheaded, and when I try to lay down it feels worse. At least I know someone else who knows what is happening, are you by any chance feeling the need to drink water for your throat too?

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I can relate, I have a sense of a taste/smell that causes me to go into panic mode from a past event that happened back in March. Ever since then whenever it pops up I have to leave that area/room.

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