Hi,

Just diagnosed with Bipolar, Agoraphobia w/ panic disorder. because symptoms of tightness in chest, racing heart, sweating, nausea & vomiting made it difficult to even get to work, I quit my job. Things got really bad and Family dr suggested psychiatrist. I can go out for short periods of time if a family member is with me but when I'm ready to come home, I will leave. If I have panic attack dr said take the xanax, but if I'm driving I can't because it makes me sleepy, dizzy & disoriented. so I'd rather stay home but the phone rings, knock at door, or even hearing car door and I lose it. Can't go outside if I see any neighbors for same reason. Xanax works good but I sleep after taking it.
Thanks for just 'listening' there's no one else who understands. family says just get out there and i'll be fine but myself shows me I can't...not yet...maybe not at all. Thanks.
joyl