LisaxCx
06-07-14, 03:52
I've posted only a few times on this site but just by looking through some posts I've found some great uplift and I felt a need to share my story
I'm 27 I've suffered with gad for about 3 years now and before I start to sound like a complete success story I do still struggle with anxiety but nothing like the scale I used to. My 1st panic attack come when I was on a train goin to visit my now girlfriend. From liverpool to Bolton I've never been so scared in all my life I mean I thought I was going to drop dead or end up hospital however somehow I made it. She calmed me down and I thought whatever this stupid thing was had past how wrong was I. Next day trying to come home and back to work it happened agen I cried all the way back and eventually getting home I could not face work the next day I mean I couldn't even walk out my door without this dreaded feeling I was going to faint. It was turning into agoraphobia and it took about 2 weeks b4 a few kalms and a majour kick up the arse got me to start fighting it. Day after day I set myself a goal of going further and further until eventually I made myself go back to work. Short shifts 1st and still a lot of symptoms I fought my way back. I had a wonderful workforce around me but I knew I had to find that other job because hours where being cut and cut. U eventually started applying for other jobs b4 getting a interview. I eventually got the job amazingly (thought I was nervous wreck) I thought it was time for a fresh start so I began thinking what might of caused my anxiety and then I thought my mum and dad didn't know I was gay am gonna start fresh and tell them. Knew job, fresh start. Although shocked they have now come round to the idea. I felt amazing after that yet I still get to this day panic attacks and anxiety but in a strange way although everyday is a battle I get through it. And it's all been by taking lil steps. I'm now a manager of my shop and actually flying aboard in 2 weeks I look back and this Lisa, u can do anything. A few years ago I couldn't step foot out my door and was on the verge on loosing everything. But with a strong mind and good people around you can achieve anything. Sorry for the ramble but I just wanted to reach out to anyone who's ever been in my position or anyone who wants to talk feel free to inbox.
Love
Lisa xxx
I'm 27 I've suffered with gad for about 3 years now and before I start to sound like a complete success story I do still struggle with anxiety but nothing like the scale I used to. My 1st panic attack come when I was on a train goin to visit my now girlfriend. From liverpool to Bolton I've never been so scared in all my life I mean I thought I was going to drop dead or end up hospital however somehow I made it. She calmed me down and I thought whatever this stupid thing was had past how wrong was I. Next day trying to come home and back to work it happened agen I cried all the way back and eventually getting home I could not face work the next day I mean I couldn't even walk out my door without this dreaded feeling I was going to faint. It was turning into agoraphobia and it took about 2 weeks b4 a few kalms and a majour kick up the arse got me to start fighting it. Day after day I set myself a goal of going further and further until eventually I made myself go back to work. Short shifts 1st and still a lot of symptoms I fought my way back. I had a wonderful workforce around me but I knew I had to find that other job because hours where being cut and cut. U eventually started applying for other jobs b4 getting a interview. I eventually got the job amazingly (thought I was nervous wreck) I thought it was time for a fresh start so I began thinking what might of caused my anxiety and then I thought my mum and dad didn't know I was gay am gonna start fresh and tell them. Knew job, fresh start. Although shocked they have now come round to the idea. I felt amazing after that yet I still get to this day panic attacks and anxiety but in a strange way although everyday is a battle I get through it. And it's all been by taking lil steps. I'm now a manager of my shop and actually flying aboard in 2 weeks I look back and this Lisa, u can do anything. A few years ago I couldn't step foot out my door and was on the verge on loosing everything. But with a strong mind and good people around you can achieve anything. Sorry for the ramble but I just wanted to reach out to anyone who's ever been in my position or anyone who wants to talk feel free to inbox.
Love
Lisa xxx