hi, introducing myself, im a new member

[niksp]

hi,
im nikki and ive suffered with panic attacks and agorophobia for about 11 years now. i have to say.....what an excellent website!!!

ive just finished a year of therapy which has really helped me and im now at a point where i really want to tackle my physical symptoms to get back out there in the big wide world! so i shall be having a good read through this website, its a comfort to know you're not the only one with these problems.

so hi to everyone, nikki x x

[FAN]

hi and welcome im sure you will find the site really helpful

fan x

[jill]

Hi Nikki

Welcome to the site,

This site has helped me soooo much, these days I'm alot better,
some days 100%.
You too can learn how to feel better.
You have come to the right place,
There are lots of nice people here who will help and support you.
Remember Nikki you are not alone.

TAKE CARE

LOVE JILLXX



When you fear somthing,
learn as much about it as you can.
Knowledge conquers fear.

[mico]

Hi Nikki

I'm sure you'll find the help you need here and that you'll be back out into the big wide world in no time.

Welcome

mico

[nomorepanic]

Hi Nikki

Welcome to the forum.

I am pleased the therapy helped - has it enabled you to do more things than you used to? Do you get out atall.

We will give you all the encouragement and suport we can so stick around ok?

Nicola

[Karen]

Hi Nikki

Welcome to the site. I'm sure you'll find a lot of help and support here.



Karen



It is not easy to find happiness in ourselves, and it is not possible to find it elsewhere.

[seh1980]

hi Nikki,

Welcome to the site!!

Sarah :D

[vernon]

hi nikki. welcome to the site. Try our chat room to someone there evenings usualy after 8 30pm. take care Vernon

[niksp]

thanks for all your replies.
i have a 10yr old daughter and i live a near normal life as i fight hard to not let my illness disrupt my daughters life, however i am unable to work so i am confined to the house most days. most of my friends are either working full time or they have younger children and i sometimes feel i dont really fit in and im left on the shelf whilst everyone else gets on with life. this really depresses me! i visit people, socialise with friends at home etc etc so i do try, but im unable to do alot of the things i would really like to do.

ive been in the chatroom and everyone is really friendly so i will be sticking around on this site! thanks again for all your replies, nikki x x

[Meg]

Hi Nikki,

Good for you for all your progress

What would you really like to do and what do you think you have to do next ( manageable to work towards ) in order to start getting there ?


Meg
www.overcominganxiety.co.uk

You cannot conquer fear until you have learned what it is you're afraid of. The enemy is ignorance. Vivian Vance

[sal]

Hi Nikki

Welcome to the site.

You have a good positive attitude that will help you leaps and bounds.

I have a nine year old daughter and i do try to not let it affect her life, but sometimes feels i dont completely.

You have done well and will get lots of help and support on here.

Take care.



Lots of Love Sal xxxxx

[niksp]

hi meg,
ive tackled myself mentally with a year of therapy and now i really need to tackle my physical symptoms once and for all.
id love to go out to work or university, id love to make new friends so that i can socialise again and take part in the real world again.
id love to be able to feel relaxed again and be able to do more things on my own and not have to ask for help with shopping and parents evenings etc etc
i almost recovered before so i keep telling myself its possible again, i had a major confidence and self esteem problem that i worked through with a year of therapy and that has improved, so things should be easier for me with dealing with my panic symptoms.

[Meg]

Great Nikki,

So pick one or two of those that you'd like most and decide what small steps you need to take to get closer to it ..
It can seem too overwhelming to work towards the whole picture at once.


We'll help you through to achieve it


Meg
www.overcominganxiety.co.uk

You cannot conquer fear until you have learned what it is you're afraid of. The enemy is ignorance. Vivian Vance