Agoraphobics
Jennifer Salt
Latest Articles
Being Housebound- My Agoraphobic Experience.
A basic description of being housebound and the problems and struggles it brought to me.
Self Esteem ios an improtant issue for agoraphobics. It is also something that we often dont have much of. Having a good self esteem can not only help us generally in our day to live, but also in our recovery.
Living In The Present Not The Past.
Often as agoraphobics we can take our negative experiences from the past and as use them as a guide to our future experiences. This articles is about tackling this type of thinking.
Relaxation techniques can ba an invaluable resource for people with agoraphobia. Here I describe how to do a simple meditation and a progressive relaxation.
Short and Long Term Goal Setting.
Setting goals in the long and short term can help you find motivation to get onto the road to recovery.
Taking medication is a very personal choice. Here I explain the different types and some suggestion on talking to your doctor or medical professional.
Five realizations about agoraphobia, and myself, that have helped me onto the road of recovery.
Online Organizations and Support Groups
How can I get support and information without leaving the house? Get those fingers chatting or that mouse clicking!
Here are some of the best online organizations and support groups that I know of.
'What ifs' and Catastrophic Thinking- Part Two
Ways and tools to help retrain and control your negative, fearful thoughts.
'What ifs' and Catastrophic Thinking - Part One.
The way we think has a large impact on not only the development of agoraphobia, but also the permanency of it. This article (part one) explains the types of thinking that are most common with agoraphobics and part two explains what can be done.