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writes:My husbands brother has announced he will be getting married abroad later this year, and naturally we will all be expected to go. It will be two weeks with my husbands family which is going to be really hard. I am very different in every way to them and I have always felt like an outsider. They are loud and confident and I am shy and reserved. Even a meal with them all I find hard. The holiday is going to cost at least £2000, which we will really struggle to save. To top it off I suffered from agoraphobia and I am on medication for panic attacks. My husband struggles to understand and I know his family thinks it is ridiculous. Holidays for me are not easy under the best of circumstances, and I really don't know how to get through this one. I have to go - not going isn't an option. It isn't until the end of the year, and I have just been on the verge of tears all the time since I found out a few days back. I wish I could enjoy a holiday like other people. Help!
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reader, anonymous, writes (27 December 2007): I really recommend EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) for your panic and agrophobia. It is extremely beneficial for just these kinds of feelings and can work very quickly after one or two sessions only - find a good therapist in your area. Good luck.
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reader, Star_07  +, writes (27 December 2007):
 Well, just how bad is it? It seems that you arent totally confined to the house so you might be able to work through this. Talk to your husband about this. Tell him you will be needing extra support to be going this far outside your comfort zone. Are you seeing a therapist? If you are, tell him/her about this and get some tips.
Remember to try to relax, remain as calm as you can, do breathing exercises. If you keep your body calm, you might be able to control it.
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