Hello, I'm new here

[turnstone]

I'm new to these boards and I would like to introduce myself.

I've had panic attacks on and off for over 20 years which started one hot summer evening when I was having a meal in a restaurant with my parents. I've had periods of 'remission' when life has been generally good but in the last 6 months it's not been easy.

I'm a professional in my early 40s and in a stressful job. I'm single and live on my own. My previous partner left in me 2 years ago for another woman, after a difficult 8 year relationship. Although I've always been successful at work, I find it hard to make friends and when my partner left me, my social life disappeared overnight as well.

I find it hard to travel far away from home because I get panic attacks when I feel tired and especially when I have to eat anything substantial. Because I don't have a partner or any friends, if I want to go anywhere I have to do so on my own. I feel very vulnerable and always fear yet another attack.

That's about it for now!

Pat

[nomorepanic]

Pat

A big warm welcome aboard and lovely to see you here.

I hope you get some support and help here and meet some fab people.

If you need anything then just ask.

Nicola

[Daisybun]

Hi Pat and welcome
There's lots of advice and support here. Glad you're joining us!

Take care
Daisybun

'This too will pass'

[marie ross]

Hi Pat,

Welcome to the forum, i'm sure you'll find a lot of help and good friends here.

Take care.

Marie XXX

[tyra]

hi everyone im tyra ive suffered with ocd for 13 years it began after i had 2 miscarriages whilst i was pregnant with my daughther it began with the fear of blood/disease etc then a few years later the washing began my hands are red raw and look about 75 whilst im 36 its been nice finding this site and ive been welcomed so well is there hope out there ive tried hypnosis and also cbt and now im on prozac although i take it reluctantley any body suceeded to beat this totally devastating nightmare help
love tyraxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[giddy]

Welcome to the site Pat
Love Helen

[trac67]

Hi Pat,

Welcome to the forum, you will get a lot of good advice here and make some new friends.

Take care
Trac xx

'Live your life with arms wide open, today is where your book begins, the rest is still unwritten'

[chucklehound]

Hi Pat, welcome to the forum

[chedda]

hia pat and welcome:D
I know that you will find lots of advice and support on here and also comfort knowing you are not alone
take care cherylxx

[Karen]

Hi Pat

Welcome to the forum.

You might find the following information helpful:

First Steps (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/default.asp?t=cms&c=firststeps)

Symptoms (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/default.asp?t=cms&c=symptoms)

Links post: Links to posts about Common Problems (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7784)

You will find a lot of help and support here.



Karen



Happiness is not a state to arrive at but a manner of travelling.

You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough ~ Christine Cagney, Cagney & Lacey

[hayles]

A big welcome to you

Hay x

[scoobygirl2005]

Hi.

Welcome to the forum. You will find lots of help and support here.

Scooby2005
x x

[clickaway]

Welcome aboard, Pat.

I can relate to a fair amount of what you say, as I live on my own too and its tough. I think you will find friendship and support here, even if its only cyberspace.

But we do hold occasional meet-ups.

Have you enquired about any local self-help groups or anything similar?

Take Care,




Ray
http://www.anxietyrelease.org.uk/

And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance.
~Mark Sanders and Tia Sillers