I suffer from major depression/agoraphobia/panic disorder.
it has gotten worse these past few months and its affecting every aspect of my life.
working, driving, taking care of my family. I have a hard time leaving my home, and when I have to, thats a whole other issue :cry:

my husband doesnt really understand any of it, even though Ive been dealing with this through out our entire relationship (9 yrs)

he dismisses my disorder and i think he thinks im just trying to be a diva..

I want to find some books where I can have him read to help him understand what I live with each and everyday in my head.
anyone have any ideas? links?

Hello MrsKiki,
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And there is a list of books that might be useful:
- An End to Panic : Breakthrough Techniques for Overcoming Panic Disorder
by Elke Zuercher-White

-Help! I Think I'm Dying! Panic Attacks & Phobias: A Consumer's Guide
by Abbot Lee, MD Granoff

-Life With The Panic Monster: A Guide For The Terrified
by Evelyn B. Stewart

-Panic Disorder : The Medical Point of View : There Is No Need to Suffer!
by William D. Kernodle, Md.

-The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook
by Ph.D. Edmund J. Bourne

-From Panic to Power :
Proven Techniques to Calm Your Anxieties, Conquer Your Fears,
and Put You in Control of Your Life
by Lucinda Bassett

-Overcoming Panic, Anxiety, & Phobias :
New Strategies to Free Yourself from Worry and Fear
by Carol Goldman

-Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway
by Susan Jeffers

-Healing Fear : New Approaches to Overcoming Anxiety
by Edmund J. Bourne

-A Christian's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety and Panic Attacks
by Angela K. Brittain

-Don't Panic : Taking Control of Anxiety Attacks
by R. Reid, Phd Wilson

-Panic Buster, Learn to Conquer Panic Attacks and Agoraphobia
by Bonnie Crandall

Anxiety, Phobias, and Panic :
-A Step-By-Step Program for Regaining Control of Your Life
by Reneau Z. Peurifoy

-Coping With Anxiety and Panic Attacks (Coping Series)
by Jordan Lee, Carolyn Simpson

-What to Say When You Talk to Your Self
by Shad Helmstetter

-Self Talk Solution
by Shad Helmstetter

-Understanding and Coping With Phobias, Panic,
and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
by Raeann Dumont, Aaron T. Beck

-Constructing Panic : The Discourse of Agoraphobia
by Lisa Capps, Elinor Ochs

-Free From Fear
by Barbara Cartland

Fighting Fear :
-The Eight-Week Program for Treating Your Own Phobias
by Fredric Neuman, M.D.

Free from Fears :
-New Help for Anxiety, Panic and Agoraphobia
by Ann Seagrave, Faison Covington

Anxiety, Panic Attacks and Agoraphobia:
-Information for Support People, Family and Friends
by Kenneth V. Strong
-How to Help Your Loved One Recover from Agoraphobia
by Karen P. Williams

Fearless Living :
-Planning Your Recovery from Agoraphobia
by Judith L., Ph D. Marquart

-The Panic Attack Recovery Book
by Shirly Swede, Seymour Sheppard Jaffe, M.D.

-Panic Attacks Workbook (Ulysses Press, 2004)
David A. Carbonell, Ph.D.

thank you so much angel11

You're the most welcome ssmile