It's been a while but I'm back to share the good news...

[composure]

...and maybe help some others....

I used to frequent this board and found it a great help in understanding the problems I had with anxiety and panic attacks. About a year ago I decided to get some counselling which lasted a few weeks but above all I decided I was going to help myself......

At my lowest I had difficulties going into a shop, driving my car or going to work. My family were suffering and if there was one defining point, it had to be when my two eldest children (9 and 11 years old) complained that 'daddy didn't go out anymore'. To be honest, I can't pinpoint exactly what 'cured' me but it most definately has to be the rationalisation of the situation I found myself in. Now, I am back to where I was a few years ago and enjoing life to it's full.

I'm not here to gloat or to patronise but I do want to tell others that it can be done and if needed I would be more than happy to help.

If anyone would like to contact me then please do via Email.

Dean

[Nibbles]

Hi Dean,

I'm so pleased you have made a full recovery and it was a pleasure to read such an uplifting post. Anybody who suffers or has suffered with anxiety deserves all the happiness they can get so you go for it.

Take care,

Mike :)

[angiebaby]

I am so pleased for you. This is wonderful news and i am glad that posted to let us know. It is great to read posts like this, it gives us hope. Enjoy your new found freedom to the full and any tips or information that you wish to share with us about your success would be truly welcomed!x

[composure]

I am so pleased for you. This is wonderful news and i am glad that posted to let us know. It is great to read posts like this, it gives us hope. Enjoy your new found freedom to the full and any tips or information that you wish to share with us about your success would be truly welcomed!x

Thanks Angie and Mike.... I'd love to help anyone who wants it, actually I've been looking at local volunteering etc. As in my original post, if anyone wants to email or IM me direct for advice or just a chat then they are more than welcome...

Dean

[honeybee3939]

Hi Dean

What a lovely thread, thankyou for sharing your success with us, im so pleased to hear you are doing so well.:) Im sure your thread will give others inspiration.

All the very best for the future:hugs:

Love
:hugs:
Andrea
xxxxx

[Southern_Belle]

Hi Dean,

It is always a pleasure to read when someone has overcome their anxiety and/or panic. It gives others hope and I do hope you continue to have success in your life.

Hugs,

Laura

[chalky]

Hi Dean,

This is a really inspirational story.

I hope you continue to flourish.What better message could there be for a newbie to hear.
Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas!

Best wishes,
Chalky

[Panic1971]

Hi Dean

This is fantastic news. Congratulations on the hard work you must have put in to conquer your fears etc. Well done.:yesyes:

Do you think that you just accepted that it was panic attacks and just got used to them so they no longer had the effect that they had once had? This is one of the problems I am trying to overcome.

Have a great christmas and new year x

[composure]

Hi Dean

This is fantastic news. Congratulations on the hard work you must have put in to conquer your fears etc. Well done.:yesyes:

Do you think that you just accepted that it was panic attacks and just got used to them so they no longer had the effect that they had once had? This is one of the problems I am trying to overcome.

Have a great christmas and new year x

Hi and thank you...

I don't think acceptance is an option to be honest. I decided that they were going to no longer control me or rule my life and that I was going to take control.

Dean

[Pink Princess]

thanks for posting - makes it more real to believe this can be beaten xxx

have a good christmas xxxxx

[Lindalou64]

HELLO DEAN SO GLAD YOUR DOING WELL YES IT CAN BE DONE WITH LOTS OF PRACTISE AND POSTIVE THINKING.......HAPPY FOR YA.....WISH YOU WELL......LINDA

[groovygranny]

Hello Dean,

What a great post - I'm sure it will encourage a lot of people.

Well Done, and thank you for sharing your success with us!

:yesyes: :yesyes: :yesyes: