👉🏼👉🏼👉🏼 Free PDF: Why Do I Feel That in my Body? Bodily Symptoms Due to Anxiety, Stress & Panic www.paigepradko.com/bodyanxiety 👉🏼👉🏼👉🏼 Helpful PDF: What to do when High Anxiety & Panic Strikes: FACE Fear paigepradko.com/facefear 👉🏼👉🏼👉🏼 Health Anxiety Self Assessment www.paigepradko.com/healthanxietyquiz 👉🏼👉🏼👉🏼For MORE Therapy Resources or to Contact Paige: www.paigepradko.com
Hi Paige. I've returned to university now and have resumed most, if not all, of my normal activities, such as going to lectures, taking the bus, and restarting the gym (yesterday)! Your videos have been so valuable. I check them every now and then to remind myself. I now realise that true learning can only happen in those moments of fear, anxiety, resistance, rather than avoiding them. Thank you for all that you do!
Thank you! I was 75% recovered and got a huge panic attack ! And all my progress was lost i was back to square one i couldnt walk outside agin ! I realy needed to hear this i gone soft latley and let the Fear rule over me i Have so many dreams and goals, not beeing able to walk around your block truly feels like you are living in a prison !to Any one reading you are not alone !we are getting threw this ! thank you for this amazing video ❤️
you explained this in such a great way! im 18 and just became agoraphobic a couple of months ago. ive never felt this depressed and alone, im gonna try my hardest to break out of this ^__^
Please do keep motivated to break free of it. The alternative is not good. I've lost 20yrs of my life to agoraphobia. I avoided the panic, I made excuses because I didn't want to be uncomfortable and anxious in public. I became housebound quite quickly. It's extremely hard to come back at my stage. Good luck in your journey, I'm sure you'll conquer it ❤
@@gratefulagoraphobe wow hey. i'm so sorry i meant to respond to this earlier. i've been doing a lot of exposure therapy lately. i just went to the farmers market yesterday with friends actually! i really appreciate ur kind words. something that's been helping me a lot is telling myself when i'm anxious, even though my anxiety and panic attacks are extremely uncomfortable, i've survived all of them before and this feeling will pass. all feelings pass. it's helped me a lot. i don't know your exact situation but don't ever give up hope. it's never too late for anything. i believe in you! applaud yourself for the small wins in your life/journey! xoxo
@@gratefulagoraphobea Litte tips,if you drink coffe quit it(gradually or cold turkey) ,there a lot of videos about it(search quit coffee,why i quit coffee etc).
This coming Friday, most of the anxiety/Fear causing situations I avoid will come together into one, I am flying to Mexico for the first time, going to a country side small town. The tips and tricks I have learned watching your channel, have been heaven sent, I feel a sense of embracing this adventure, not fearing it, I will go towards what I fear, and I will leave my safety mechanisms (pills) behind, I will be ok with normal levels of anxiety, and I will conquer. Your videos have helped me more than the years I been dealing with therapists at Kaiser Permanente, thank you so much for all your help.
Congratulations on your upcoming trip to Mexico. I love Mexico! I am so happy for you. Allow the anxiety to come and go. It’s natural and part of life and you can still enjoy your trip whether anxiety shows up or not.
You just popped up on my page. I absolutely needed this!! Thank you so much!!! I been trying so hard to go out and do things. It's not easy to say the least but I can do hard things!
I am committed to do this, this type of insight has helped with my OCD but with agoraphobia I suffer nausea everytime I go outside and it isn't easy because I'm also emetophobic... Thank you so much for these videos!
You are not alone. I saw your comment and wanted to let you know that I have a new recovery program for people with agoraphobia available tomorrow. And I cover how to treat emetophobia in that program called, Power Over Agoraphobia. Recovery is a bit more complicated with emetophobia, but very possible. If you want to learn more about my program, go to paigepradko.com and sign up for my newsletter. I will then send you information tomorrow.
Hi Paige, I’m a young man age 20 in Australia. I have cardiac anxiety and agoraphobia. They’re what I’d call severe. I fear increasing my heart rate and get really anxious leaving the house otherwise known as my “safe zone”. Because I feel like when I leave I’m vulnerable and I also think “what if I get a panic attack and my heart rate increases and I lose control”. I never thought I’d end up like this but I’m focusing on getting my life back. And thanks to YOU, I’m working on that. Thank you for your knowledge and helping me understand my own Brain haha.
You are not alone and you are brave for stepping towards your fear and working on this. Thank you for sharing because there are so many you will inspire.❤️
Hello! Thank you very much for this new video and also for those links 🙂 I'm still determined to overcome agoraphobia and panic disorder. Sometimes I'm not motivated to do exposures because I don't like the neighborhood where I live. But no one is going to do those exposures for me. I have to force myself sometimes. This video gives me hope. Thanks again!
I am so glad it gives you hope. Exposures are difficult because you have to be willing to step into the fear. Keep reminding yourself that you are working on tolerating the symptoms but under your control.
I wish i have a mom like you, my mom always said my agoraphobia is fake. She said i just want attention, i also just get kick out from my mom house 3 weeks ago. I’m move into my cousin house right now for a while. Im lost & so depressed right now 😢. I wish god can take me right now
Aloha. I think most of my fear and anxiety stems from a feeling that I don't belong on this planet. My spirit feels like it's from another realm. I think my body sensations are a rejection of the chemistry of this planet. I feel so bad for suffering people and animals. I don't understand why people do the things they do when it doesn't serve them. I'm sure that I was put here to experience what it means to be human but I don't like it much.
Something that I don't hear discussed at all is fear of... the mail. I have it and I believe a friend of mine does. It's just everyday not know what could show up. And then when I do get mail that gives me anxiety it gets piled under something else. Guess this falls under procrastination too but mail never used to give me anxiety the way it does these days. My anxiety developed during lockdown and just seems to keep spreading to new areas of my life.
I wonder how common a fear of mail is. I can understand the fear of receiving bills. But, it sounds like it is a fear of the unknown, if I am understanding you.
Hi Paige ! Hope you’re having a wonderful day. Thank you for all your time and support for all of us that really need it daily. I wish I could get about 20 in person sessions in with you. God bless you ❤ chris
I have agoraphobia for 8 years and been having pvcs and pacs svt an vtach my dr caught with a zio monitor i cant leave to see the cardiologist and dont no what to do
Hi Jason. All of what you have mentioned are arrhythmias. PVCs and PACS are common and often considered normal. I am not a physician, but have worked with people with these conditions that can be exacerbated by stress and anxiety. The vtach does have to be checked out by a cardiologist and you do need to do that. If you had a broken leg, you would need to take care of that even if you have agoraphobia. You will have to see a cardiologist even having agoraphobia. Explain agoraphobia to the office staff and perhaps they can make certain accommodations for your appointment like having you come in as the first patient of the day, or the last one so that you would not be required to wait in the waiting room too long.
I was told by a couple psychic ls that i will have a certain iillness i wont mention i have live my life preparing for this so u can image my panic and anxiety around this i am a nurse it freaks me out taking care of pt with this illness not fun
Phobia can be due to anxiety. Herbal medicines can help in this condition. Planet Ayurveda’s stress support capsules, ashwagandha and tulsi capsules will strengthen the nervous.
I have panic disorder and crippling agoraphobia and you seem like a lovely woman but I think your method is not for a lot of people well certainly not me no offence I can’t even leave my house no way would I ever try that stuff had panicking attacks since I was 15 I’m 31 insomnia agoraphobia 5 years now stopped alcohol drugs Prozac ambien but on 3 5mg Valium a day if I stopped I did cold turkey it’s so hard to stop without doing permanent damage
@@ratzingerratzinger4496 Thank you so much for reaching out and sharing your story with me. I want you to know that I hear you, and I truly understand how overwhelming and isolating it can feel when you’re struggling with panic disorder and agoraphobia, especially after dealing with it for so many years. Please know that there’s no “one-size-fits-all” approach to agoraphobia, and each person’s journey is unique. There are so many roads that lead to agoraphobia, and the path to recovery can look very different for each person. I completely understand that the idea of some methods can feel impossible or even terrifying right now, and that’s okay. You are not alone in feeling that way. When I work with people who are unable to leave their house, we don’t start with overwhelming steps. Instead, we begin with gentle, gradual work-starting from a place of safety, like your own home. Together, we focus on desensitizing to the symptoms you fear, one small step at a time. It’s about building trust in your body and mind before moving further. But I also want to offer you some encouragement: progress is possible, no matter how long you’ve been struggling or how severe the agoraphobia feels. The brain has an incredible ability to change, a concept called neuroplasticity, and it can learn to no longer fear the bodily sensations and environments that currently trigger panic. It does take time, patience, and, most importantly, a willingness to take even the smallest steps when you’re ready. You’ve already shown such strength in stopping alcohol, drugs, and other medications-this shows that you have resilience. I believe in your ability to make progress at your own pace. There’s no rush or pressure, only compassion for where you are right now and hope for what’s possible in the future. Please take care of yourself, and when you’re ready, I’m here and have broad based programs and offer individual guidance and support to help you take those small, manageable steps toward healing at paigepradko.com.
@@PaigePradkoTherapythanks so much for replying I was just venting lol I wish you could give me some Tips I am determined to get back outside and driving again just feel terrified and fake outside is so scary and the panic attacks severe don’t help ❤
@@ratzingerratzinger4496 , I have a community where I do give lots of tips and answer questions. Most there are enrolled in my courses like my agoraphobia course…but some join the community to ask me questions and receive guidance and learn from others.
@@ratzingerratzinger4496 , you can find out more about the WarmHeart Hub here: www.paigepradko.com/warmhearthub. In the agoraphobia course, I include treatment for panic symptoms and include steps for doing exposures and lots of instruction for driving too. If you would like to take the agoraphobia course, the WarmHeart Hub community comes with the bundle package here: www.paigepradko.com/agoraphobia.
I have phobia elevator i go everyday in elevator but i m scared if elevator stop then what will happend also i m scared going to shoping mall hospitals where i cannot find exit
I’m sorry you are dealing with those fears. The only way is to move towards the fear and keep practicing your exposures. You are likely practicing safety and avoidance behaviors and those are keeping your brain convinced that you are in danger.
👉🏼👉🏼👉🏼 Free PDF: Why Do I Feel That in my Body? Bodily Symptoms Due to Anxiety, Stress & Panic
www.paigepradko.com/bodyanxiety
👉🏼👉🏼👉🏼 Helpful PDF: What to do when High Anxiety & Panic Strikes: FACE Fear
paigepradko.com/facefear
👉🏼👉🏼👉🏼 Health Anxiety Self Assessment
www.paigepradko.com/healthanxietyquiz
👉🏼👉🏼👉🏼For MORE Therapy Resources or to Contact Paige:
www.paigepradko.com
It’s the physical sensation that’s the hardest part to get through when your on your own
Hi Paige. I've returned to university now and have resumed most, if not all, of my normal activities, such as going to lectures, taking the bus, and restarting the gym (yesterday)! Your videos have been so valuable. I check them every now and then to remind myself. I now realise that true learning can only happen in those moments of fear, anxiety, resistance, rather than avoiding them. Thank you for all that you do!
Congratulations! I know the commitment and courage it takes to recover. I am so happy for you. Thank you for sharing as you will inspire many! ❤️
Thank you! I was 75% recovered and got a huge panic attack ! And all my progress was lost i was back to square one i couldnt walk outside agin ! I realy needed to hear this i gone soft latley and let the Fear rule over me i Have so many dreams and goals, not beeing able to walk around your block truly feels like you are living in a prison !to Any one reading you are not alone !we are getting threw this ! thank you for this amazing video ❤️
you explained this in such a great way! im 18 and just became agoraphobic a couple of months ago. ive never felt this depressed and alone, im gonna try my hardest to break out of this ^__^
Please do keep motivated to break free of it. The alternative is not good. I've lost 20yrs of my life to agoraphobia. I avoided the panic, I made excuses because I didn't want to be uncomfortable and anxious in public. I became housebound quite quickly. It's extremely hard to come back at my stage. Good luck in your journey, I'm sure you'll conquer it ❤
@@gratefulagoraphobe wow hey. i'm so sorry i meant to respond to this earlier. i've been doing a lot of exposure therapy lately. i just went to the farmers market yesterday with friends actually! i really appreciate ur kind words. something that's been helping me a lot is telling myself when i'm anxious, even though my anxiety and panic attacks are extremely uncomfortable, i've survived all of them before and this feeling will pass. all feelings pass. it's helped me a lot. i don't know your exact situation but don't ever give up hope. it's never too late for anything. i believe in you! applaud yourself for the small wins in your life/journey! xoxo
@@hcllyz congratulations that's brilliant ❤
@@gratefulagoraphobea Litte tips,if you drink coffe quit it(gradually or cold turkey) ,there a lot of videos about it(search quit coffee,why i quit coffee etc).
God bless u Paige...u are amazing..
🙏❤😊
This coming Friday, most of the anxiety/Fear causing situations I avoid will come together into one, I am flying to Mexico for the first time, going to a country side small town. The tips and tricks I have learned watching your channel, have been heaven sent, I feel a sense of embracing this adventure, not fearing it, I will go towards what I fear, and I will leave my safety mechanisms (pills) behind, I will be ok with normal levels of anxiety, and I will conquer. Your videos have helped me more than the years I been dealing with therapists at Kaiser Permanente, thank you so much for all your help.
Congratulations on your upcoming trip to Mexico. I love Mexico! I am so happy for you. Allow the anxiety to come and go. It’s natural and part of life and you can still enjoy your trip whether anxiety shows up or not.
You got this!!! So proud of you
You just popped up on my page. I absolutely needed this!! Thank you so much!!! I been trying so hard to go out and do things. It's not easy to say the least but I can do hard things!
Great tip on tolerating rather than reducing anxiety. Makes a big difference
This was very insightful! Tysm for sharing your knowledge!
Glad it was helpful! ❤️
I am committed to do this, this type of insight has helped with my OCD but with agoraphobia I suffer nausea everytime I go outside and it isn't easy because I'm also emetophobic...
Thank you so much for these videos!
You are not alone. I saw your comment and wanted to let you know that I have a new recovery program for people with agoraphobia available tomorrow. And I cover how to treat emetophobia in that program called, Power Over Agoraphobia. Recovery is a bit more complicated with emetophobia, but very possible. If you want to learn more about my program, go to paigepradko.com and sign up for my newsletter. I will then send you information tomorrow.
Same here! Sending love and healing
@@PaigePradkoTherapy link to it please
Hi Paige, I’m a young man age 20 in Australia.
I have cardiac anxiety and agoraphobia. They’re what I’d call severe. I fear increasing my heart rate and get really anxious leaving the house otherwise known as my “safe zone”. Because I feel like when I leave I’m vulnerable and I also think “what if I get a panic attack and my heart rate increases and I lose control”. I never thought I’d end up like this but I’m focusing on getting my life back. And thanks to YOU, I’m working on that. Thank you for your knowledge and helping me understand my own Brain haha.
You are not alone and you are brave for stepping towards your fear and working on this. Thank you for sharing because there are so many you will inspire.❤️
I have exactly the same.
Hey Sir , what things are u doing to recover from it , can u provide some effective methods , tips , Knowledge
@@georgeraulwood9399 you asking me or Paige?
@@louisgeen765 you man
I have had OCD since I was a kid. Thanks for posting these videos
You’re welcome. ❤️
Look up Dr Reid Wilson. His approach really helped me. It's not easy but worth it. My ocd was crippling for years
Hello!
Thank you very much for this new video and also for those links 🙂
I'm still determined to overcome agoraphobia and panic disorder. Sometimes I'm not motivated to do exposures because I don't like the neighborhood where I live. But no one is going to do those exposures for me. I have to force myself sometimes. This video gives me hope. Thanks again!
I am so glad it gives you hope. Exposures are difficult because you have to be willing to step into the fear. Keep reminding yourself that you are working on tolerating the symptoms but under your control.
Hello!
Thank you for those words!
I really like your videos thank you so much
I wish i have a mom like you, my mom always said my agoraphobia is fake. She said i just want attention, i also just get kick out from my mom house 3 weeks ago. I’m move into my cousin house right now for a while. Im lost & so depressed right now 😢. I wish god can take me right now
I am so sorry. Sending you a hug, support and compassion for what you are going through.
Oh bless you. Try and connect with a group. Ask your Mom to watch these videos. She is your own Mom, thats not nice it her to say that.
i need the anxiety to leave completely
Aloha. I think most of my fear and anxiety stems from a feeling that I don't belong on this planet. My spirit feels like it's from another realm. I think my body sensations are a rejection of the chemistry of this planet. I feel so bad for suffering people and animals. I don't understand why people do the things they do when it doesn't serve them. I'm sure that I was put here to experience what it means to be human but I don't like it much.
You are a sensitive and compassionate person, Patricia. Maybe you are here because the planet needs more people like you.❤️
Something that I don't hear discussed at all is fear of... the mail. I have it and I believe a friend of mine does. It's just everyday not know what could show up. And then when I do get mail that gives me anxiety it gets piled under something else. Guess this falls under procrastination too but mail never used to give me anxiety the way it does these days. My anxiety developed during lockdown and just seems to keep spreading to new areas of my life.
I wonder how common a fear of mail is. I can understand the fear of receiving bills. But, it sounds like it is a fear of the unknown, if I am understanding you.
How does low self esteem figure in panic attacks, etc.?
It's Thanksgiving in Canada and I can't celebrate with my family. I had agoraphobia for a year. I also had this 40 years earlier
@@madelenewhite1576, I’m so sorry. That’s heartbreaking. If I can help you, please contact me at paigepradko.com
Hi Paige ! Hope you’re having a wonderful day. Thank you for all your time and support for all of us that really need it daily. I wish I could get about 20 in person sessions in with you. God bless you ❤ chris
Thank you, Chris. I appreciate it. ❤️
My phobia is not falling asleep. Is every night I strugle exposure therapy?
I have agoraphobia for 8 years and been having pvcs and pacs svt an vtach my dr caught with a zio monitor i cant leave to see the cardiologist and dont no what to do
Hi Jason. All of what you have mentioned are arrhythmias. PVCs and PACS are common and often considered normal. I am not a physician, but have worked with people with these conditions that can be exacerbated by stress and anxiety. The vtach does have to be checked out by a cardiologist and you do need to do that. If you had a broken leg, you would need to take care of that even if you have agoraphobia. You will have to see a cardiologist even having agoraphobia. Explain agoraphobia to the office staff and perhaps they can make certain accommodations for your appointment like having you come in as the first patient of the day, or the last one so that you would not be required to wait in the waiting room too long.
I was told by a couple psychic ls that i will have a certain iillness i wont mention i have live my life preparing for this so u can image my panic and anxiety around this i am a nurse it freaks me out taking care of pt with this illness not fun
Phobia can be due to anxiety. Herbal medicines can help in this condition. Planet Ayurveda’s stress support capsules, ashwagandha and tulsi capsules will strengthen the nervous.
I have panic disorder and crippling agoraphobia and you seem like a lovely woman but I think your method is not for a lot of people well certainly not me no offence I can’t even leave my house no way would I ever try that stuff had panicking attacks since I was 15 I’m 31 insomnia agoraphobia 5 years now stopped alcohol drugs Prozac ambien but on 3 5mg Valium a day if I stopped I did cold turkey it’s so hard to stop without doing permanent damage
@@ratzingerratzinger4496 Thank you so much for reaching out and sharing your story with me. I want you to know that I hear you, and I truly understand how overwhelming and isolating it can feel when you’re struggling with panic disorder and agoraphobia, especially after dealing with it for so many years. Please know that there’s no “one-size-fits-all” approach to agoraphobia, and each person’s journey is unique. There are so many roads that lead to agoraphobia, and the path to recovery can look very different for each person.
I completely understand that the idea of some methods can feel impossible or even terrifying right now, and that’s okay. You are not alone in feeling that way. When I work with people who are unable to leave their house, we don’t start with overwhelming steps. Instead, we begin with gentle, gradual work-starting from a place of safety, like your own home. Together, we focus on desensitizing to the symptoms you fear, one small step at a time. It’s about building trust in your body and mind before moving further.
But I also want to offer you some encouragement: progress is possible, no matter how long you’ve been struggling or how severe the agoraphobia feels. The brain has an incredible ability to change, a concept called neuroplasticity, and it can learn to no longer fear the bodily sensations and environments that currently trigger panic. It does take time, patience, and, most importantly, a willingness to take even the smallest steps when you’re ready.
You’ve already shown such strength in stopping alcohol, drugs, and other medications-this shows that you have resilience. I believe in your ability to make progress at your own pace. There’s no rush or pressure, only compassion for where you are right now and hope for what’s possible in the future.
Please take care of yourself, and when you’re ready, I’m here and have broad based programs and offer individual guidance and support to help you take those small, manageable steps toward healing at paigepradko.com.
@@PaigePradkoTherapythanks so much for replying I was just venting lol I wish you could give me some
Tips I am determined to get back outside and driving again just feel terrified and fake outside is so scary and the panic attacks severe don’t help ❤
@@PaigePradkoTherapy❤
@@ratzingerratzinger4496 , I have a community where I do give lots of tips and answer questions. Most there are enrolled in my courses like my agoraphobia course…but some join the community to ask me questions and receive guidance and learn from others.
@@PaigePradkoTherapyware is the community please ❤
Please can l join your group
@@ratzingerratzinger4496 , you can find out more about the WarmHeart Hub here: www.paigepradko.com/warmhearthub. In the agoraphobia course, I include treatment for panic symptoms and include steps for doing exposures and lots of instruction for driving too. If you would like to take the agoraphobia course, the WarmHeart Hub community comes with the bundle package here: www.paigepradko.com/agoraphobia.
@@PaigePradkoTherapy thanks so much ❤️
I have phobia elevator i go everyday in elevator but i m scared if elevator stop then what will happend also i m scared going to shoping mall hospitals where i cannot find exit
I’m sorry you are dealing with those fears. The only way is to move towards the fear and keep practicing your exposures. You are likely practicing safety and avoidance behaviors and those are keeping your brain convinced that you are in danger.