Panic Disorder: my parents want me to move out?!

Panic Disorder: my parents want me to move out?

I came down with panic disorder during my last years in college. My parents were gracious to let me stay at their home, and I've been here for almost 10 years. I haven't been able to keep down a job, and I have mild agoraphobia. I live in a country where good support systems for PAD are non-existent, and the best meds are anti-depressants I don't care to try. I've recovered on my own quite well to the point where I don't get the attacks anymore (only when really stressed). But, I haven't regained the confidence to move out on my own. My parents are too polite to kick me out, but I can feel that they are hoping that I launch soon. What do I do?

Of course, your parents don't want you to leave - not until you are ready.

You have done very well in getting to where you are today, especially without the aid of prescription drugs (which are, to my mind, the easy option for Doctors - and they seem to create still more problems for their patients). You will have to develop a personal coping strategy for the really stressful times, but I'm sure you realised that.

I f you haven't already, might I suggest that you look up NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) on the internet or on a bookshelf near you. This common sense approach has helped so many of my friends to come to terms with their agoraphobia and panic attacks.

As far as your parents wanting you to move out - your parents really only want you to succeed in life. That's what parents are for. If you feel strong enough to go then go - but always be aware that your parents are ready to help and support you. You're extremely lucky to have them there.

I hope this helps you