My Agoraphobia Story.... Mr.Reach

My Agoraphobia Story, Its been tough! but never give up!
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[@gumwarsgaming1328]

I'm happy to hear things are going better for you Mr.Reach, I understand it's hard to open up about stuff like this and to share this on your channel is awesome because you let people know there not alone. We all have our struggles in life some harder then others but the main thing is to never give up, if you fail try again and if you still fail pick yourself up and keep trying you will succeed as long as you don't give up. This video reminds me of a quote from a movie I watched when I was younger " never give up...never surrender ". Can anyone name that movie?

[@ReachGaming]

I couldn't agree with you more. I approve! 🤟😎 Never giving up is important

[@burninghair]

Galaxy Quest :)

[@NH-is8wl]

By Grabthar’s hammer, Galaxy Quest is a great movie.

[@msmyrk]

Good on you for speaking up about this. It's talking about it that makes the subject less "taboo", and helps the next person take steps to help them lead a normal life. Also don't let *anyone* tell you there's a "right" way or a "wrong" way to deal with problems like this. If something works for you, it's the right way for you.

[@chvaw]

I feel you I also have the same disorder Even with meds I still have problem learning the house. You are a strong person to be able to talk about it.

[@kimcooper1127]

I believe when i finally got help for a doc my panic attacks stopped. Very proud of you!

[@teeduv5908]

Thanks you for posting this... My soul needed it

[@chrisk3097]

Heyo, i have an issue going outside and being around people finally talked to someone and found i have ptsd and fear of people. I don't take drugs for it but i do have to take medicine to go out. Thank you for sharing and congrats

[@ReachGaming]

Stay strong Chris! it not forever. 🤘

[@Blair6906]

Hey Reach, I've dealt with depression and anxiety for years and didn't think I needed help. Talking to someone about it and being put on meds changed my life for the better. I also had a good friend that encouraged me to seek help and supported me through my issues. This was brave of you to come out and let everyone know about your mental health. This is something we need to feel more comfortable discussing with others.

[@ReachGaming]

@bubblegum bruxa Most definitely not just in your head, I don't judge you negatively for it. I understand and completely support people with it.

[@vincenttrujillo6143]

I've suffered this, once upon a time. I find that for me it was about social anxiety - feelings of incompetence in particular. Though when you work on yourself diligently, it vanishes.

[@thirg424]

I'm glad you are getting help and getting better. Never give up.

[@Jenoyd-q3t]

The emotion code, helped me It’s a book, and he has videos on KZbin.

[@burninghair]

Thanks so much for sharing Mr. R. I'm happy you reached out to your community and talked about it openly. Exactly 1 year ago on March 12th I almost died, a couple of times. Not covid related, I have end stage liver disease, but covid struck at the same time. I was very traumatized over the entire experience. Now I have panic attacks and prefer not to go anywhere, especially the thought of the hospital is terrifying. Now I am pretty reclusive and want to stay away from everything. I have a hard time trusting medical staff and most people in general. I am 46.

[@paulmacbay9404]

So glad you seeked help! Living a life like that can be really stressful and I'm happy you're getting better.

[@ReachGaming]

Definitely, I've never been happier. 😉

[@kb9tfz]

Thank you for opening up and sharing. While I don't suffer from that I do have other issues that are being treated and I know what it's like for loved ones to say "It's all in your head" Well yeah, but not the way they are talking. I was telling my counselor today that I have noticed more people talking about mental health on social media and it's great that more people are getting information out there so others know they are not alone or weird. Well I am weird but not because of my mental issues.

[@ryfreedman]

You’re awesome man. Keep spreading the positive message. Some people get results from Wim Hof Method. I struggled with depression and wouldn’t leave the house way too many times, but now my focus is on just not stopping.

[@LordCakerson]

im glad that u worked up the courage and tell us all about this some people can be mean but some of us are here to help and support u without u most of us would be bored thank u so much for everything mr reach please take good care of urself u always make my day and i always smile whenever i see u smile, u always bring us entertainment thank u very much take care, love, Jake Andrews Ortega

[@sironitstudio]

I have been dealing with this for about 5 years now. For the past three I have known I have to get to the doctor, but panic terribly even thinking about having to get there. This is really making me think. Thank you bro.

[@PriMate]

Took a lot of courage to be transparent and honest with the issues you are dealing with. Very glad you managed to find some medication to help you cope. Stay strong and keep strong my friend 💙💙💙

[@ReachGaming]

🤘🤗

[@REBELDOMINATORS]

This video is encouraging and inspirational good idea this helped me in a way not related to what you were talking about.

[@ReachGaming]

Whatever it is. YOU GOT THIS REBAL! 🤘🤗 us Gamers can handle anything.

[@REBELDOMINATORS]

@@ReachGaming 👍👍🙂

[@Netehope123]

Thank you for sharing your experience. People are very reluctant to take medication, however as a fellow panicker and one who suffered from agoraphobia. I had no clue what I had but the more digging I did, I found the courage to get help. I was bought up to not take meds, especially for mental issues, and I went for a few years stuck in this state , stuck because I wasn't one to take meds. There was no such thing as mental illness in my culture, and if you did, they'd tell you get over it. Very uncaring and discouraging. To be fair, I was given something that made it worse, which only heightened my dislike of meds, and so I struggled for years before I couldn't take it anymore and decided to try again. I am very very grateful that it has worked for me this time, otherwise I'd be still stuck. So thank-you for sharing, there would be many out there frightened to take that step, but as you said, “I would have done it earlier if I've known how well you can be” So if anyone is unsure of taking meds, I want you to be encouraged by this video and my testimony. Life is so much better when you can deal with the right chemicals in your brain. Don't stay stuck, there is help out there, and you must try u til you find something that works. The only time it wont work is when you give up, so take courage. God bless.

[@ReachGaming]

Well done! Always do what's best for you. Medicine worked wonders for me and it guided me through rough times.

[@Netehope123]

@@ReachGaming of course. I just want others out there to be encouraged to seek help and try medication because life for me before medication was no life. Agoraphobia, anxiety and depression are horrible and debilitating for some. There would be others out there afraid of stepping out and trying medication, but believe me, it has impacted my life in a positive way. I do feel sorry for those out there who are unable to take medication. I hope they find something that would really work for them.

[@shannonhernandez28]

I have very bad anxiety and panic like that as well. That's so scary.

[@jheck2722]

Growing up, mental health was still disregarded more often than not. Like you, it took years of dealing with depression, and anxiety, to realize these things are real. Chemical imbalances in the brain are a very real thing, good on you for speaking about it. Hopefully your struggle encourages others to get help.

[@style3804]

Been this way since an injury took me off normal work a few years ago. Sometimes it’s for no reason, sometimes it’s because I need to leave the house but it makes me wanna go back to my bed which is sorta a “safe space” for me I guess.

[@firestarzebra]

Thank you for sharing this with us. It shows a lot of strength to post this. I have this mildly and it does help knowing that there are others that have this issue as well. I am happy to see you got the help you needed. There are some thing in your life that may need a little help to get you started on the right path to healing. Sometimes that is medicine. Sometimes it is just knowing that there are others out there that feel the same way and in knowing this you find hope. Keep being awesome!!! 💜

[@pepleatherlab3872]

Thank you for being so open with your condition. There are over 3 million diagnosed cases in the States every year. I'm interested to know what your trigger is? For some it's environmental. For others it's expectations of human interaction. Maybe both? There really are a lot of people in the world who suffer in silence and it's not healthy. Good for you in seeking help. I battled minor PTSD well into my late thirties before I sought professional help (sleep disorder.) I really enjoy your live web casts and hope they continue.

[@Elite02k]

we all love you, thank you for coming out with this. we are glad you got the help you needed, as im sure itd definetly be a difference in your content today if you hadnt. even if we are seperated by continents, alot of us arent just your fans, we are your friends too. if you or rjay ever have a day thats bad, sufferable, or just outright unbearable, please tell us in the discord. times might be hard for you, or me, or somebody else in the chat, but that doesnt mean you have to go through it alone

[@ineeda12step92]

Thank you so much for sharing. I'm so happy that the quality of your life has improved so much. I have a child that suffers from panic attacks and they seem to have been amplified since COVID-19 came about. We are dealing with it and have considered medication. Thank you for being so brave and open about this. I'm sure you have helped many.

[@ineeda12step92]

BTW, the timing of this video couldn't be better. Take care..

[@L0rdas]

Thank you so much Sir, this was insanely helpful, you have pushed me the right way. Means more than you can imagine

[@travist8898]

I had no idea you had a disorder, but kudos to you for getting the help you needed. I'm starting therapy for anxiety and depression very soon. Please keep your chin up. You're a good man.

[@travist8898]

@Salty Syren Agoraphobia is classified as an anxiety disorder.

[@Biomirth]

I'm so proud of you and really touched that you would share this with the world. Sharing will of course help you, but it will also help others. I've always felt you had a certain special magic in your calm focus in gaming and nothing would please me more to see you have more and more success. You have a kind and calm heart and so it is a bit ironic that you also have panic. Maybe every great gift comes with strings attached? Many of my family including me study or practice psychotherapy and so I am familiar with agorophobia and panic disorders, so trust me when I say that I really appreciate how important it is for you to come forward. I find it very moving and deeply reassuring. Best wishes to you and RJay!

[@flygirl4008]

Hey Mr reach Frist I like say a massive thank you Sharing your struggles ☺️. But I'm glad to so glad that I got help that U needed really appreciate it if that posted this video .thank you the update . Proud off ya .

[@d77gaming62]

I'm proud of you, man. Proud of you taking the necessary steps. Proud of you for telling us all about it. Seriously man, good going!

[@CrabClownJimmy]

Appreciate your courage, Reach.

[@ReachGaming]

🤘

[@sparrowhawk6484]

Good for you for putting this out their. Not an easy thing to do and I am sure it will help others facing similar issues know that they are not alone.

[@michaelvial125]

Thanks for coming forward with your mental health issue your courage to do so is to be commended.You would be surprised to know how common this and similar issues are in our community.An i think the reason you posted this video is two fold. 1. it helps YOU to heal and move forward with this condition and 2. it helps others to admit they have a problem and come forward to admit they need help and allow them to heal. Respect to Mr Reach.

[@ReachGaming]

Thank you Michael! That's very kind of you.

[@pilgrimfitz]

Sorry to hear your struggles. SO glad you feeling better. Keep on Keeping on.

[@athiestblade]

You're an absolute legend fella. All of your uploads are epic, but this one could legit inspire and help people struggling with similar issues, it could really make a difference. Also, it makes the holiday footage from a few weeks back seem even more impressive. Much love to you and RJ, keep up the great work!

[@RuchiraArosh]

Can you make please continue to make contents around this subject? You are so inspirational and i just felt like you spoke what's inside of me. Thank you loads for this video...❤❤

[@ReachGaming]

Stay strong 💪 it gets better over time and you'll be fine. You won't die 🤗

[@ZedTubeGaming]

Its great that you got the help you needed and that you have been able to share your story, hopefully this will inspire someone else who's struggling, to seek help too

[@ReachGaming]

Most definitely! and I hope it encourages others to seek the help needed.

[@jaddison1112]

I started having serious panic attacks at 18 in 1968. There were no medications that worked. I was completely housebound from 1974 to 1977 and had serious panic leaving the house until the mid 1980s. I'm 73 years old now and still have some problems, I still don't travel far distances driving myself from home alone, but for about 35 years I've gotten to where I drive and go out quite a bit. I even worked for 30 years as a substitute teacher. in 1998 I had a big setback but checked in a mental hospital for a week. After that I started taking daily the serotonin uptake med, Paxil. That worked and helped my Chemical Imbalanced Brain. ~ Peace to all who suffer, there is help now. Unlike in 1968 when I first started having serious panic (and bad depression).

[@josemiguel8305]

Happy your getting better, your so brave !!

[@PatrickPoet]

So happy for you. I'm a long term user of psych meds. People tell me I don't need them, but they have no idea what life was like without them.

[@ReachGaming]

Definitely! You do what makes you feel comfortable at the end of the day its about you and no one else. Obviously getting constructive help from others is just as important but some people just don't understand and that can it hard for someone to understand help you properly, I was lucky when I went to visit my doctor he knew exactly my issues and explained exactly what was causing it and how they treat it and it meant a lot to me to see him understand me.

[@lun1tar]

Thank you for this video.

[@maxpower1337]

Thanks man ❤

[@herrokigaming]

Thank you for sharing this

[@ReachGaming]

You are so welcome

[@flygirl4008]

I like U guys a very happy new year 💞. And I like thank you for this video is great to see and wonderful example to lead bye. Thank you .

[@ericjohnson5591]

I'm proud of you Mr. Reach. Back when I was your age we didn't have social media to spread the word and offer support. My son attempted suicide twice and I can't begin to explain the feeling. I write novels and I still couldn't find the words for what was going on inside. We got him some help and now he owns his own autorepair business. My wife suffers from anxiety and depression. Throw Tourette's Syndrome on top of that and life gets interesting. You and RJay are my favorite KZbinrs and I can't wait to watch your content when I can get you live. Otherwise, I get you on the upload. Take care of yourself, because if you aren't around then RJay doesn't have you and she really likes you. You and RJay have my love and support. Much respect. Eric C. Johnson

[@ReachGaming]

I am so happy to hear your son got through it you must be really proud of him! and thank you so much for all the support you bring to the channel and for sticking around for as long as you have. 🤗🤘

[@ericjohnson5591]

@@ReachGaming We love Reach Gaming. My wife signed up for notification because she can't wait for me to get home to view your content. You and RJay remind us of our son and daughter. Take care of yourselves and each other. Much respect.

[@skjeeponward432]

Thanks for posting this

[@lil_Mustard_]

My problem is that but with driving i cant even get myself to try my parents have to force me

[@Druuna55]

Thank you for sharing, new sub :)

[@lowkey2050]

Awesome video 💯🔥👏I also wanted to know what did you do when you went out to help come your nerves. I had a panic attack and didn't know what it was at the time, and now im nervous to have another one ? im on sertaline nd it helps.

[@ReachGaming]

Use what works for you. I use to use these natural pills that you put under your tongue and it clams you down almost instantly but I moved onto something stronger called Lexamil

[@natcord7]

Hi Mr.Reach. Hope you are still doing well. I found your video very helpful after searching. I've been off and on a lot of medications. One worked for social anxiety. What medication are you talking about in this video? Don't like being nosey🙈though I'm pretty desperate just now.

[@ReachGaming]

Hello there! I am glad you found it helpful, here's an update video I made regarding this kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqnHhp2IabCXjpI I mention the medication on there

[@dbcooper1570]

❤

[@jillchaban7693]

Thankyou

[@ReachGaming]

You’re welcome 😊

[@cowoverthemoo]

I'm 42 and have agrophobia for years, I keep trying to expose myself with my problem, yesterday I had a set back and I dont want go out again. what medicines have they gave you?.

[@ReachGaming]

Something I wish someone told me when I was suffering is : It definitely does get better its not something that's going to kill you you will be fine just take it one day at a time. They put me on medication called "Lexamil" it has changed my life! since this video I've managed to get my own house move out go out to malls, go on shows, go on trains, go on holidays it's changed everything.

[@cowoverthemoo]

@@ReachGaming thank you for that, , it means alot. Kind words are good, gives me hope. Glad your doing well.

[@kelvinoke6414]

Tnks bro

[@thesensoryman3997]

i only got to 2:59 and wanted to say spot on for emphasising poor mental health isn't generally a life choice. and yes, there are medical work arounds for problematic chemical imbalances. they are not a solution for everyone, but people don't need to suffer unnecessarily these days..

[@ReachGaming]

I agree, medication is there and it's up to people to make the decision to them. It works it helps and that's all that matters at least for me.

[@danielwooten8527]

Would you mind sharing what medicine has helped you ??

[@PatrickPoet]

I wish though that you'd been a little more supportive of people who have suicidal ideation. They need to know that just because the have suicidal thoughts doesn't mean that they want to kill themselves. Thoughts come and go and usually don't mean much. I speak from experience. You can just label it: Oh, there's a suicidal thought. It's just a thought. It's not a reality. Still love you dude.

[@PatrickPoet]

@Salty Syren having any thought never means you are defined by that thought. You could be angry with someone and have a quick fantasy of something bad happening to them but that doesn't mean you would do it.

[@lauraschuett8602]

Hi there. Would you mind sharing what medication you were put on? I’m really struggling and think it’s worth a shot

[@paulsocorro8197]

💪

[@GeraltOfRivia99]

Glad you feel better can I take a guess tho at what the medication is? I'm thinking it was a benzodiazpine like Xanax, Ativan or valium am I right ?

[@ReachGaming]

It's called Lexamil and I am still on it to this day and it still works great for me. I've made major changes to my life ever since I got on the Lexamil

[@GeraltOfRivia99]

@@ReachGaming oh ok so thats an SSRI tho thats a very safe option compared to things like xanax or the benzodiazapines. im glad you are on that because the benzos can seriously addicting and i know from experience. happy to hear that it helped you im in the same boat as you. i used a similar medication which was citalopram and like you it worked great on me unfunortunley after quite a few years it stopped working so im back trying different medications. good luck!

[@ReachGaming]

@@GeraltOfRivia99 I am sorry to hear that, I know what you going through! just keep tracking one day at a time.

[@meowsequence]

So you saying that constantly setting yourself on fire with molotovs is not a suicidal tendency? hehehe. Yeah, I think we all felt a change that happened to you not long ago. To be honest I was afraid that you have bipolar disorder and hit the maniac phase, lol. I'm glad to know that my inspections was wrong.

[@mairead36]

Hey, thanks for sharing this video. I was wondering if anyone here can describe my version of agoriphobia? I have an anxiety disorder, have had most of my life. But with me it's travelling far away from my home and security. I can leave my house, but going long distances is very very hard and I need medication. Also, I think agriphobia and agoriphobia are the same thing (just different spelling in different countries.)

[@mairead36]

Just wanted to add....I don't have any social anxiety issues.

[@ReachGaming]

It's tough and there's really no real answer just got to take 1 day at a time, but it does get better and you won't die so don't worry, you will be fine! stay strong!

[@briandavis8414]

What's the medicine called? I can't sleep for worrysome thoughts and now I don't want to face people and I'm lost on how I let it get so bad.

[@ReachGaming]

You'll need to go to a doctor and talk to them it's extremely hard to do for some. But that's the best way he will know what's wrong and subscribe to you the medication best suited to you, but the name of the medication I am on is called "Lexamil"

[@totdk100]

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[@haniftayyabsharif1491]

Bro are u still on medication, i have started medicine a month ago and i wonder in how much time i will feel better

[@ReachGaming]

Hello, yes I am still on the medication and living life happy! keep going just trust me it does take some time to work but when it does life changes! you got this!

[@Dice67]

Well what’s the medication?

[@ReachGaming]

Lexamill

[@tracystandish3420]

How are you doing today?

[@ReachGaming]

Doing great! I am still on medication and haven't needed anything else more.

[@pastapest]

What medication was it

[@ReachGaming]

Lexamil

[@infectedgaming4619]

I have to say that playing video games probably doesn't help and could have possibly become the cause of it or escalates the fears. Even though I love them as well, it might be best to forgo some playing and get outside with the fam more often. Workout, sun tan, cut that hair LMFAO

[@infectedgaming4619]

@Salty Syren lol who said that? No tan or haircut? LMFAO

[@cookcookkkkk]

Now try quitting your meds after a few years or wait till it poops up. Ill see you in 10 years :)

[@ReachGaming]

Well it's been 3 years since making this video

[@cookcookkkkk]

@ only seven to go 👍

[@ReachGaming]

What exactly are you getting at?

[@cookcookkkkk]

@@ReachGaming these medicine are neurotoxins, they produce incredicle damage to the brain and body over longer periods of time. You will find out eventually.