Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
2194148 tn?1397323475

Has anyone's phobias gotten worse with age, and now they have more phobias?

I have suffered from PTSD and chronic depression all my life.  Had many treatments, but have always had residual problems.  One of them is phobias.  I used to have the "normal" phobias, heights, plane rides, etc. Now, it seems, as I am getting older, everything I do I become afraid of!  I used to have a timeshare on a houseboat, but now I am afraid to go on a boat for fear that it will blow up or in the ocean, we will go down a whirlpool,  or there will be a giant wave.  I am afraid to be a passenger on ANYTHING, to the point that I just won't go places if I can't drive.  I think this is that I have to control everything, but I'm not sure.  All I know is that these phobias are getting worse, and pretty soon I'm not going to be able to live in this world, I'll be afraid of everything!  I have had therapy for phobias, but obviously it wasn't the right kind.  What do I need to do, this is NO WAY TO LIVE.
0 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest

You are reading content posted in the Phobias Community

Popular Resources
Find out what can trigger a panic attack – and what to do if you have one.
A guide to 10 common phobias.
Take control of tension today.
These simple pick-me-ups squash stress.
Don’t let the winter chill send your smile into deep hibernation. Try these 10 mood-boosting tips to get your happy back
Want to wake up rested and refreshed?