michael
16-12-04, 21:41
Hello everyone.
I have been a sufferer of panic attacks, depression, morbid thoughts for 10 years. My mother was a sufferer and ended up confined to her home and dependant on tranquillizers.
I have been through Reiki, hypnotherapy, medication, CBT, herbal remedies, aromatherapy, dietary changes, psychotherapy, psychiatry, Alexander technique, yoga and many many books and videos etc.
I am a successful business man and a father and husband, but over the past ten years I have been swinging wildly, good and bad days, but so determined am I not to end up like my mother that no matter how I feel, I drag myself out of the house and try to have a normal day like everyone else.
The good news is I seem to be getting better, I haven't had a panic attack for months now, I still have the odd bad day, but on the whole I feel I am coming through it.
I have read everyone else's introductions, there is so much pain here, I must admit I have had a bit of cry after reading everyone else's problems. I want to reach through the screen and give all of you a hug.
Failing that (and to avoid several court orders). I want to offer my experiences and talk to anyone who wants advice. And have a vent when I am having bad days.
Good luck to all of you. All I can say for now is, as you can see from this site there are others like you and YOU WILL GET THROUGH THIS.
You are not alone
I have been a sufferer of panic attacks, depression, morbid thoughts for 10 years. My mother was a sufferer and ended up confined to her home and dependant on tranquillizers.
I have been through Reiki, hypnotherapy, medication, CBT, herbal remedies, aromatherapy, dietary changes, psychotherapy, psychiatry, Alexander technique, yoga and many many books and videos etc.
I am a successful business man and a father and husband, but over the past ten years I have been swinging wildly, good and bad days, but so determined am I not to end up like my mother that no matter how I feel, I drag myself out of the house and try to have a normal day like everyone else.
The good news is I seem to be getting better, I haven't had a panic attack for months now, I still have the odd bad day, but on the whole I feel I am coming through it.
I have read everyone else's introductions, there is so much pain here, I must admit I have had a bit of cry after reading everyone else's problems. I want to reach through the screen and give all of you a hug.
Failing that (and to avoid several court orders). I want to offer my experiences and talk to anyone who wants advice. And have a vent when I am having bad days.
Good luck to all of you. All I can say for now is, as you can see from this site there are others like you and YOU WILL GET THROUGH THIS.
You are not alone