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rosebud
25-08-06, 19:04
Hi i'me a new member and i have found it very reassuring reading all your posts. I first sufferd with anxiety and panic attacks 18 years ago.
I managed to beat it and was well for 14 years. Then my mum died from a brain tumour and my world fell apart then 4 years later my dad died of cancer. One day out of the blue i had a full blown panic attack and i have been struggling with this for the past 4 years. I've had ups and downs but at the moment im'e on a real downer. I have had counselling twice and it did help but i know from the first time this happens recovery comes from within yourself. when you stop being afraid it will leave you. I just haven;t figured out how to do that this time. Being scared every day is a nightmare. I'me scared to go out, i'me scared to be on my own, ime scared to go to work even though i do all these things. The strange symptoms i get are hard to cope with but it is a comfort to read all your posts and know i am not alone.
When i'me having a bad day i read you posts and it picks me up.

Lots of love to you all
rosebud

Wenjoy
25-08-06, 19:45
Hi there Rosebud
Well you have had a really tough time over the years but you are still here and still sounding very very calm and respect to you for that.

I had panic attacks 24 years ago and they went with counselling and tranquillisers. I had been free of them until a year ago and bam they started for no reason I can think of - I am now trying to learn deep breathing to calm me down and everytime a negative thought enters my head to ignore it and think of a positive one.

I use this site to help me which it does and hope you find it helpful too.

Love wenjoy x

manmoor
25-08-06, 19:56
Hi Rosebud,

A big warm welcome to you. Hope we can be of some help to you as you've been through such a hard time.

Take Care

Mandyxx

rosebud
25-08-06, 20:33
Thanks Wenjoy and Mandy

Lets keep positive, we will get there in the end.
I know i've just got to keep on fighting.

Love Rosebudxx

polly daydream
25-08-06, 21:46
Hi Rosebud and welcome to the forum.

Best wishes,

Polly

nomorepanic
25-08-06, 21:53
Hi Rosebud

Welcome aboard and lovely to see you here.

Hope we can be of some help.

Nicola

juju
25-08-06, 23:12
hello d
you sound very brave to me
welcome
julie

we are all stronger people after having this