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nomorepanic
30-04-03, 21:27
This category was suggested by an existing member as an area where we could introduce ourselves and give sex, age, problem etc.

Please add an entry if you would like others to know a bit about you.

Thanks :)

Joanne
01-05-03, 00:16
Hellooooo

I am 27, female.

In fairness- I only have mild anxiety and phobias. But I feel it's enough of a burden to search for help!

In social settings I often get anxious that I will start to stutter/ appear uneasy / say stupid things. This results in me dreading interaction with others. However- I am ok 70% of the time. It rears it's ugly head when I least expect it.[}:)]

Also- I am pretty scared of the dark. I have always been interested in paranormal things- I have a bookshelf full of reports/ information regarding the paranormal. However- this makes me more aware of what might be happening in my room at night.:(

I am paranoid that shadows/ things move in my room. However- during daylight hours- I am 100% fine. I have never been on medication- ever. Today I bought some herbal ' sleep aid' tablets. I will try these tomorrow.

Also- I find myself increasingly turning to ' a few glasses of wine' each night to relax myself enough to cope with bed time! How absurd!
Anyway- I look forward to hearing everyone's stories, Jo [:I]

All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by frost.

Jo
01-05-03, 17:26
Hi all - My name is Jo also (Joanna actually). Just to sort out any confusion I have posted messages on the panic and medication forum (1st May 2003).

* I am 23 years old and female.

* I have had panic attacks for 9 months.

* I am currently taking Citroplam (10mg), although I am gradually coming off these tablets.

* My panic attacks started due to university. I was in the process of finishing my degree (2002) became VERY stressed and anxious about my exams and, to cut a long story very short, had to defer my course. I am now trying to finish my course ....... what a struggle!!

* I have very supportive parents, a wonderful boyfriend of 3 years who has been my absolute rock, and a great group friends! Can't forget my 18 year old ***** cat also!

Take care all

Jo (number two)

xxx

PS. Hi Jo number one.

william
01-05-03, 20:27
Hello everyone,

My name is William and i'm 31. I've suffered from panic for almost 3 years now.
I have been prescribed 2 forms of anti-depressants in the past Seroxat & Citalopram for 6 months and 1 year, respectively.

I am currently on no form of medication - since 27 December 2002 -and had coped ok for the first 8/10 weeks of the new year. Slowly i could feel the symptoms returning until the week before Easter when i had one of my worst attacks since they began.
That's when i started to search the net for more information which led me here, i am awaiting an appointment to visit my GP when i will discuss medication again - i was thinking of group or one to one therapy - anyone got any views on this?? Feedback would be appreciated.

I am glad to say things have returned to almost normal in the past fortnight but it's always lurking somewhere under the surface if you know what i mean.

I'll keep you posted

Hope you all win your fight!!!

William


PS Hi both Jo's!

Joanne
02-05-03, 00:24
Hi Jo and William!

Hope you are both well- to William's Question- I think group therapy would be good, but I would never be able to attend because I'd be so anxious! In my case- an informal meeting at a pub/ social place would be better.


When I read about your medications- I wonder if I should find out more. I want to find an alternative therapy- but every night is a struggle to sleep at the moment. So maybe I will see my gp. Anyway- will keep u all posted-
Bye for now, Jo xx (Jo 1) !!


All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by frost.

Rachel
02-05-03, 01:04
Hello All,
I'm 19 and have suffered from massive panic attacks. Luckily I'm only having mild anxiety problems at the moment but I know that the big ones can pop up again any day as they have in the past when everything was back to normal. When I was having very bad attacks no medication was offered to me from my GP, she told me that I'm too young and should be able to deal with it easier. This obviously really upset me at the time because I could not understand why no one was helping me. I've experienced every symptom listed on the symptoms page on this site! Mostly stress related. They ruined everything and I ended up losing my job. I still suffer from anxiety but it's on and off at the moment.

sarah
02-05-03, 01:56
Hi everyone
Im 29, female from surrey.
Ive been having panic attacks for nearly a year.(since june 2002).They started off massive all the time now I just panic mildly all the time. - which is a start in the right direction.
I think what started me off was the fact that my husband gave up his job a week before I had my 1st one and my impending redundancy.I finally got made redundant in January this year and havent been able to work since.
I started taking Lustral 2 weeks after the 1st PA and at xmas this year cut the dose to half (under dr's supervision). Ive slowly cut myself off them about a month ago and now I feel worse.
Im too scared to go anywhere without my husband 'holding my hand'. having said that I went to the bank yesterday on my own and waited in a queue for 5 mins (which was a very big thing). I was trying my breathing as the panic was getting worse and I didnt have my trusty bottle of water with me, so you should have seen the womans face behind the counter when I went up to her breathing heavily - it was a picture!!
Anyway, its really good to read the stuff on here. makes me feel a bit more 'normal' and the fact that you guys seem to all go to work and socialise makes me feel that I am going to get there too.
I could bore for Britain on this subject so I will go now

cheers for a brill website

Sarah
xxx

Matt
02-05-03, 09:22
Hi peops:)

I'm Matt from Hampshire my whole panic and anxiety thing started when I was at university! I was just sitting in a lecture one day concentrating and suddenly an overwhelming feeling came over me cant really explain it! I managed to get myself outside and collapsed in a heap on the ground.

Well that passsed and I carried on as useual. Then one day I started to worry what if it happened again? I built it up into a big thing and stopped attending lectures. That was a few years ago now and in the end I got a 2:1 in my degree even though I went to next to no lectures:)

Once I left university I started to feel better and now I wouldnt say I panic about things just a bit more anxious about stuff than I would like to be. I get very worried about haveing to travel long distances and worried about staying somewhere unfamiliar at night. I'm taking some little steps forward though!:)

Well thats quite eneough waffle from me! Heheh

Cheers

Matt

Joanne
02-05-03, 09:58
Hi Matt,
That's exactly how mine started. I was a confident, outgoing person- then one day in the lecture theatre at Birmingham Uni- I suddenly felt really hot, then over whelmingly self conscious. I felt dizzy with panic....then got worse when I realised people might ' notice'. I left the lecture and from that day on I have had panic/ anxiety attacks. I am fairly in control of that now- it's my sleep pattern that worries me most. My anxiety at night. Those H+B tablets seem to make me have weird dreams( Rachelle)- do you find that???

Needless to say- I dropped out of college and went home.I have thought about going back to college- but I don't want the panicking in lectures to crop up again. :(
well done getting your degree, Matt!




All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by frost.

william
02-05-03, 21:01
Hello Joanne,

Thanks for taking the time to reply to my question - the Pub definately sounds like a good idea!
The appointment with my GP is on 8/5/03 @ 8.30am so i'll let you know how it goes.
I notice from the time of your postings you have trouble sleeping, i hope it gets better - the only thing i can suggest is concentrating on tensing and relaxing your muscles - i've tried that and it seemed to work, i fell asleep so it must have, lol.
I like your poem - did you compose it yourself??

Take care,

William



quote:Originally posted by Joanne

Hi Jo and William!

Hope you are both well- to William's Question- I think group therapy would be good, but I would never be able to attend because I'd be so anxious! In my case- an informal meeting at a pub/ social place would be better.


When I read about your medications- I wonder if I should find out more. I want to find an alternative therapy- but every night is a struggle to sleep at the moment. So maybe I will see my gp. Anyway- will keep u all posted-
Bye for now, Jo xx (Jo 1) !!


All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by frost.

Jo
03-05-03, 17:39
Hi all - Jo number two here! Just a quick message! Congrats to you Matt for getting a 2:1 in your degree. My panic attacks started at university also - my final year in fact! I felt so unwell and therefore decided to leave. I have now returned but find it really difficult to do my uni work - the problem is I am worried about my panic attack's returning as I know my university work was a contributing factor - any tips?

Hi Jo numer one - its a shame you didn't return to uni but I totally understand...

Hi to erevyone else too!!

Jo 2 xxxxx

Matt
03-05-03, 21:54
Hi Jo's:)

Jo 1: I have a kinda sleep issue in that I find it difficult to stay away from my home area at night which sounds wierd and In that way it was lucky my uni way quite near home! Look into going back though matey your so close to finishing:)

Jo 2: No real tips other than to tell your uni and get a letter from the docs just so that you can get extenuating circumstances if you do happen to run over a deadline because you feel bad:( In a way that kind of takes the pressure off a bit!:)

The uni paid one of my mates on the course to take notes for me! well I photocoppied his notes lol They arranged for me to do my exams in a room on my own as it was the thought of not being able to leave a lecture or exam that really got to me:(

Mine was quite a practicle degree in electronics but I was ok if I was in a lab and felt I could get away eassily so that wasnt too bad! I ended up commuting from home though:( so never really took in the uni life!

Take it easy guys:)

m

Rachel
03-05-03, 22:23
Hi Joanne,
Yes I had the same thing! I took those tablets (H&B) and had a really weird dream. Therefore have not taken them since lol!

Hope all are doing well

Joanne
06-05-03, 14:02
quote:Originally posted by william

I like your poem - did you compose it yourself??

Take care,

William




It is a quote from Lord of the Rings. :)
Jo xx

All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by frost.

belinda
06-05-03, 15:58
hey everyone, im belinda an im 19 years old.i have two kids aged 2 an 3!:)im suffering from a terrible vomit phobia and agraphobia at the minute which is making my life hell[}:)].i relly am looking for any suggestions or help as my doctor is very unsympathetic towards me.any peeps wanna help or just share their experiences with me e-mail .bustybee@yahoo.com

b.mcbride

nomorepanic
07-05-03, 20:54
quote:Originally posted by belinda

hey everyone, im belinda an im 19 years old.i have two kids aged 2 an 3!:)im suffering from a terrible vomit phobia and agraphobia at the minute which is making my life hell[}:)].i relly am looking for any suggestions or help as my doctor is very unsympathetic towards me.any peeps wanna help or just share their experiences with me e-mail .bustybee@yahoo.com

b.mcbride


Hi Belinda

Your email address is not correct. It 'bounces' any emails that are sent to it. Can you check it and correct it as necessary.

Thanks

:)

jaydee
09-05-03, 09:17
Hi Everyone
its great to read this forum and know I am not going 'nuts'! I am in my final year of my degree and started having panic attacks about 6 months ago completly out of the blue.I was queing in my local shop when I had my first one, which has happened several times since. i was starting to dread going out but went to my docs yesterday. he was great, gave me temporary beta blockers to try but also suggested self help groups which is why I am here! Hope to speak to you all soon.
Take care all

Matt
09-05-03, 09:29
Hi Jaydee!:)

Welcome to the forum;)

Whats your degree in? Keep at it and u'll get there:)

Take it easy and maybe catch you in the chat room sometime:)

Cheers

Matt

nomorepanic
11-05-03, 20:59
Hi jaydee

Welcome to the site and the forum. We are all here to help each other so ask any questions you like and we will try to help.

jaydee
14-05-03, 18:32
hi again
thanks for the welcome. Matt, my degree is in contemporary applied art and I am specialising in digitally produced textile design. The worst part is I have two exhibitions coming up which I am dreading, does anyone have any tips for dealing with these kind of situations?
thanks

RobertFlyde
21-05-03, 15:33
Hi,

My names robert and i am currently going through the worst stage of my life!! I'm 24 and i am having what appears to be panic attacks or something similar. I have had tests done on my heart and they came back all clear. I have been like this for 6 months now. I feel like i can't do anything i used to. My first Panic attack happened when i was driving back from work on the M1 at 23.00 at night. It was the most scared i have ever been, i was so glad to get back to my flat alive.. It felt like i was having a heart attack!!

I have been seeing my GP for 6 months now and i have only just been prescibed some drugs (beta Blockers) He tried me on anti depress drugs, but i was'nt depressed. Only been on them for 2 weeks so can not tell if they are working. Unfortunatly i lost my job because of the panic attacks, so i'm pretty much house bound at the mo. Trying to build my confidence back from these attacks.

I've just started to do some running to get me out of my flat. Seems to be working!!

If anyone has any thoughts to help me get through this hard time i would love to here from you!!

Thanks

Robert

caz
21-05-03, 23:01
hi everyone[8)]
im caz im 31 and i have been suffering panic attacks on and off for nearly 12yrs:( the first time was pretty frightning but lasted only 6mths or so i took them again when i was 25 and had 2 small children too care for and this time they lasted for a few years u name it i sufferd from it stress,etemephobia,social phobia,agraphobia,fear of choking fear of dying,fear for my kids they just snowballed i felt like a freak i tried hypnotherapy,shen,counceling that and some venlaflaxine and they finally came under control its scary getting them once but getting them again like that after several years really knocked me for six,not happy for twice theyve now come back a third time to haunt me i worry that my kids who are now 8 and 11 will pick up on these fears too theyre not as severe as the last time but i know i have 2 get a grip or they could be but i just take 1 day at a time now and try too keep smiling;)

caroline barnie

Joanne
22-05-03, 10:09
Hi Robert and Caroline,

Hopefully reading other people's messages on here will help you- It made me feel better knowing I wasn't alone!
I suffer mainly at night- it must be really hard having attacks in the day aswell.
Robert- sorry u lost ur job. But it's great that you can go out running and keep active. I need to get into something like that too- mainly to help me sleep at night. :-s

Hope things improve for u caroline, if ever you want to chat, just mail me. Same goes to anyone,
love from Jo x


To cease smoking is the easiest thing I ever did: I ought to know because I've done it a thousand times.

Mark Twain

lizzie
22-05-03, 20:18
Hi everyone.....my name is Lizzie and I live in Derbyshire.My first panic attack came right out the blue about 9 or 10 years ago.I went straight to A&E thinking it was a heart attack only to be told " go home and have some cocoa, it's a panic attack" This made me feel far worse because I'd never heard of them and felt sure they had missed something.
I have learnt so much about anxiety since then.I even went on a course to find out how to manage anxiety and to live as "normal" a
life as possible.
I have never taken any form of medication believing only in self help,natural remedies and alternative therapies but I do believe that you have to do or take whatever works for you.
I hate having anxiety and often look at other people wishing I could be them.It is a curse on my life and I wonder why it had to be me or what did I do so wrong to deserve it? But I tell myself to be positive and to appreciate the support I have recieved and the good friends I've made throughout it all.

Best Wishes to you all.........Lizzie

PS It's a fantastic site.I wish it had been around when I first started with Anxity/Panic Attacks.Keep up the good work.

nomorepanic
22-05-03, 21:17
Hi Lizzie

Thanks for the kind comments about the site :-) I am always here to help so please come back soon.

Nic

lizzie
27-05-03, 16:45
Hi Nic
Can you tell me whether Reiki really works ? I am very keen on alternative therapies and have heard alot about this one. Can it help to aleviate the symptoms ?
Any info would be gratefully received.
Lizzie

nomorepanic
27-05-03, 17:24
Lizzie - I really enjoyed Reiki but I only had 3 sessions before the lady that did it became ill and gave up work for a while. It is very relaxing and you get a lovely warm feeling. Whether it helped or not is hard to say but I certainly enjoyed the chance of laying still and quiet for an hour and relaxing. It did make me a feel a bit weird afterwards but apparently that is quiet normal as the body is healing itself. You really need to try a course of say 6 treatments to see if you feel any benefit. I haven't tried it since but would consider doing it again definitely.

Hope this helps

Nic

lizzie
27-05-03, 19:31
Thanks Nic.I will have to look out a decent Reiki therapist as I'm sure there are some pretty dodgy ones about.
Can you also tell me about the chat room? I have been there most evenings and seem to be the only one.What is the best time to come along and join in?
Thanks
Lizzie

nomorepanic
28-05-03, 17:18
Hi Lizzie.
I can get some info on Reiki therapists from the women that did mine if you like. She may know someone near you. Where do you live?

The chat room - I not usually there till after 8pm and sometimes as late as 9. Others come in at various times during the evening. Friday is usually quite busy as well. Hope to see you there soon. Nic

lizzie
29-05-03, 19:18
Hi Nic
I live in Derbyshire. If the woman you had could recommend someone that would be really helpful.
I will certainly try the chat room again...hopefully I won't be the only one this time now I know when the best time to come in is.
Thanks so much for your help.
Lizzie

helen
04-06-03, 20:45
Hello everyone, my name is Helen, I am 30 years old. My panic attacks started whilst on holiday when I was 21, a few years later I managed to recover. When I was planning my wedding and moving house I started to suffer with anxiety which is gradually getting worse all the time. I don't want to go down that road again, so I am trying this website. I hope we all can recover and live normal lives! - I always think Why me? I'm not strong enough to cope with this, but cope we must which is why help from family/friends/this website is so important. And our handy bottles of water, which I noticed a lady had written above, I don't go anywhere without mine!
Good luck everyone! Hope to speak to you in the chat room!

nomorepanic
05-06-03, 22:56
Helen - good luck with the recovery - we can do it you know :-) Good to see you in the chat room. Nic

Jo
10-06-03, 16:34
Hello all - it is so reasuring to know that you are not alone! It is thanks to web-sites like 'nomorepanic', that you realise you are not the only one to suffer.

Keep going everyone

Jo (2)

xx

forgetfulaugh
14-06-03, 22:29
Hi to you all,
Im new, confused and somewhat hopeful.

I like to try to poke fun at myself and all of my fears and phobias, when im up.

I almost always try to not take myself so seriously but am often pulled into it.
Sometimes panic strikes and then i am close to acting out. Im waiting to get help.

I recently moved 1000 miles to an island, rural setting and did't know anyone. I am starting to get connected again with dr, councellor, and recovery support groups/programs. I hope that i might be able to get acquainted with people here.

I try not think about this all too much and just keep busy but i know that i need to reach out to people :)

forgetfulaugh
14-06-03, 22:30
aDDITIon
oh yes, i am 42 female in canada

Jo
17-06-03, 14:39
Hi Forgetfulaugh - My name is Jo and I suffer with panic attacks. It is good to hear you have made contact with a doctor, counsellor and support groups. I am currently attending an 'anxiety mangament course', in conjunction with my medication (Cipramil), which I really think is important.

You have started to reach out to people by contacting fellow suffers on this web site, which is a good start, as it reinforces firstly, you are not alone and secondly, anxiety related problems are common a common thing.

Take Care Forgetfulaugh

Jo (There are two JO'S, I am number 2 Jo - very confusing)
x-x-x

Joanne
18-06-03, 10:19
hello to all the new people- hope to chat with you in the chatroom sometime!
love Jo ( the other one!) :-) I'll sign myself Joanne from now on! lol

sunnyspice
25-06-03, 08:33
Hiya everyone,
my names wendy i am 37 and i'm from linconshire, i suffer from panic attacks and anxiety.
i don't know wot triggured my panic attacks off 2 be quite honest my first one simply happened while i was home alone one nite watching tv, well wasn't totally alone my 9 year old son was with me ...it was a horrible experince i thought i was having a heart attack had the pain in left arm sweating couldn't breathe tight chest you name i had it ended up phoning my partner 2 come home from work and take me 2 A&E 2 have all the tests for a heart attack 2 be told the next day all i had suffered was a panic attack ( felt like i had really wasted hosptial time).
any way i have 3 wonderful boys a partner called steve don't have any close family ut have a wondeful mother and father in law who have been a tremdous help and are really surportive
well thats all about me

( p.s i do aplogise in advance for my spelling i am afriad it is one thing i do struggle with)

wendy

Stiki
13-07-03, 16:18
Hi All,

I'm 34, female and have suffered with Panic Attacks officially for 13 years! Blimey, is it that long! But I believe I suffered when I was a child as well.

I get Panic Attacks when I'm overtired or not eating properly and are always triggered by new situations, new places, travelling to new places etc. Like most of you I hate Public Transport - Buses - Yuk!, Trains - NO WAY!, Planes - gulp! Other people driving - awful, Taxis - awful!

I am due to go on holiday soon - Lanzarote, with my new partner and his 3 children. He wanted to drive to Spain but I persuaded him to fly somewhere instead - lesser of 2 evils!! He wouldn't go for a local holiday, but then again I hadn't really explained my problems to him. I had to recently, when I decided to have a major Panic Attack on one of our few nights out without the kids. Had a meal in a pub - rushed it in order to get to the pictures in time for the film, on the way walking to the pictures started feeling sick, shaking violently, wanted to go to the loo. I had been to the pictures loads of times before so it wasn't a new place BUT on our first date we did the same thing and I managed to get food poisoning from the restaurant we visited and I ended up spending the entire evening hugging the toilet! Very romantic - NOT. So guess I associated that bad time with the current one and duly had another attack.

I have been pretty clear of attacks until now. Probably only had 10 or so in the last couple of years. It's creeping back up now - 2 -3 a week, but I know I am tired and stressed out so I hope it will get back to normal soon.

I would love to hear from any of you guys about your experiences and how you cope.

Thanks

Stiki

Shelley
14-07-03, 13:41
Hi Everyone

My name is Shelley I'm 33 and have been suffering with Panic Attacks since April 2001

Mine was a similar situation to Nic's too much to drink and a journey to do the next day - also only ever driven on a motorway a couple of times before. After the first attack I was fine then util the August and then after that I was anxious a little bit after I had another driving nightmare (a bus pulled out on me), then more panic attacks came and then in late August I went to my doctor because I was going on holiday and didnt want to freak out on the plane, anyway he gave me good old beta blockers which were fine I enjoyed the flight and drive to airport wasnt too bad. I then did something very silly, I thought that I was fine, I hadnt felt too bad, then I started to get anxious all the time, well I took to until November to go to the doctors - in the mean time I had been made redundant and had to temp which was a bit of a nightmare..lol..how many times did I have panic attacks in the ladies loos, at first it was just motor ways that bothered me but over time I have increased my Repertoire of phobias..lol public transport - this year for the first time I hated flying on the way back it was horrid...until I had 2 large brandys which soooo did the trick!!, anyway - I'd say I'm 70% okay these days but it's still the fear of fear - It's that I want to get off now or I want to get out right now....I find listening to the radio on my phone really helps.

Also have just started taking Mega B complex - good for the nervous system

Anyway "POWER TO THE PANICERS" that's what I say.

xx

Shell

chucklehound
11-06-05, 10:56
I am 23, married to kev, got 2 children a 5yr old boy and 5mth old boy.

I have suffered from panic, anxiety and agoraphobia for 4.5 years.

I live in staffordshire

My real name is christine


c.jackson

tony
11-06-05, 12:16
hello i am 42,single started getting getting panic attacks in summer 2003,was housebound for most of last year,before i got diagnosed with GAD,was helped by a nurse,now i still suffer a little but at least i can get out to shop and go for a few beers with friends,and recently starting to going to gigs again,my only sympton now is out of breath and minor chest pain
i am from stockton,teesside

metal,rock, and hardcore music is my life!

BrandyK
12-06-05, 03:37
Hi my name is Brandy

Iam 27 and am from United States

I suffer from

Anxiety - Panic - Health Anxiety

that is all I think but the panic attacks are the worst!


Brandy

Alton
13-06-05, 09:25
I'm Amy, 24 and live in Bristol.
I have had panic attacks for about 5 years now. The reason for the first one was due to suffering from shock after a close friend was killed in an accident when we were 18.

I was put on Ciprilmil, came off them once but had a relapse so went back on them. I have been fine whilst being on them - although found things hard I managed them.
Am now off all meds and am finding it hard to do anything at all.

I have a full time job, live with a friend and have just started a new relationship. I have very supportive friends, boyfriend and parents but I still feel very alone most of the time as my head is always racing, thinking one step ahead all the time and I find it hard to explain this to other people.

My biggest fear is being "trapped". Travelling or doing anything without "back-up" is near on impossible.

seh1980
13-06-05, 10:44
Just saw this post now [Oops!]

I'm Sarah, I'm 24 and I'm American though live in Durham, England. I'm 5'3, blond with blue eyes. I suffer from panic attacks and general anxiety since July 2003. I was on meds for 13 months but am off now and trying to deal with this alone (with rescue remedy of course!!) I enjoy sports, reading, cinema, theatre, etc. I'm doing a PhD at the moment in modern History. Guess that's about it..:D

"Life is too important to take seriously" Corky Siegal

pips
13-06-05, 12:37
Hi my names PIP'S,

I'm 31 I live in Exeter in Devon. I am married no children just a cat called Sparky!

I suffer with GAD Panic attacks and a health anxiety and mild depression at times. I have suffered for three years now. I was on med's for 6 months (seroxat) but now manage with just natural remedies. Although have Diazepam for emergency use although touch wood haven't taken it for 2.5 years.

As a person I am a born worrier, over sensitive, people pleaser and very pessismistic at times.

In general thanks to the support from this fab site and NO Panic. I am making a recovery. Most days I have a low level of anxiety about me and I can't seem to change that and i do still have BLIPS!

I try to accept and think POSITIVELY though (when I can) Ooops! as i do believe this is one of the most important things in aiding your road to recovery.

Well that's me really.

If anyone wants to chat please feel free to e-mail or PM me details under my profile ;)[Yeah!]

Take care all,

Love PIP'S X X

bluesparkle
13-06-05, 14:31
hi...
im rach... 37yr old single mum
i have four children aged 19,17,15 and 10yrs (eldest at uni now)
i live in a small town in north dorset
i suffer from panic/anxiety and ocd.
i was at my lowest when i found this site nearly a year ago now but thanks to all the help and advice and the great people on here i am finally finding me again!
i am happy to chat with anyone ... i have msn (details on my profile)
rach

leo05
18-06-05, 15:37
hi all my name is leanne and im 23 yrs old,
not really sure what i suffer from as i have signs of anxiety and bit of depression but have to go to doc yet to get it confirmed goin nxt wk (beginin 20/6/05) been to docs and she says i have depression and anxiety disorder (d+a.d)

i 'm a full time carer for my dad who has deppression and he has panic attacks as well as having to take tablets all the time

i was sexually abused as a child which set off me self harming myself then my mam died so i had to go in to foster care which i hated then my foster parent died just a year after my dad mam died which made me just want to get free from life alotgether.

i know people say it was not my fault but i dont really belive this as i have be told that i am a bad person all my life and that bad things happen to bad people at the moment i am going through counselling as i was raped last april so i guess i am just trying to hang on leanne