Hello Everyone

[billywhizz]

Hi guys and gals,

i've been registered on here for a while but i've never really introduced myself, im Billy, from Tamworth, staffs, im 28, i've had anxiety/panic disorder/agoraphobia for about 3 years now.

I've spent the last few hours reading through all the symptoms people have mentioned on the forum and i can relate to 90% of them, its a terrible thing to have to go through. Its never really got any worse or better for me, i just seem to exist.

I havent really got a life anymore, i dont work, i dont socialise. I have my family and thats what keeps me going. From my experience i've noticed that it definately helps to talk about the problems, and thats why im here.
Im on propranolol 80mg slow release and i have been for a while now, i dont know if they help, im still anxious but i guess they mask some of the symptoms.
I researched pretty much everything there s to know about the condition but still i cant shake it off, ive had cognitive therapy and i must have about 5 different self help packs from various places. They all kinda help in there own little way, but the anxiety is still there.

If anyone out there wants to try and help or be helped then get in touch.

Be Cool

[groovygranny]

Hello Billy:welcome: to you!

Well, this is a great place to 'socialise' albeit virtually! It's certainly helped me to come to terms with my anxiety and improve my life quite considerably.

Yes, it is terrible, but I believe we can all reach a point where even though anxiety figures in our lives it can be reduced to the very smallest amount. And talking is definitely the key!

Pleased to meet you!

:)

[tayside lassie]

hiya billy , like you im new here to this site myself just a couple of days . Ive had anxiety /panic forever but the last two years have been the hardest ,it is only the last ten days that i have started leaving the house on my own to go for short walks ,im not on any drugs had bad experience with two i got from the doctors so have managed to better my self ,but the last ten days i have been using( BACHS RESCUE REMEDY SPRAY) and a lot of will power i am determined to do this fingers crossed .id like to say welcome to the site and thought id share some of my story with you , ido hope you can find some kind of help here .

sally....

[margaret911]

Hi Billywizz
:welcome: to nmp, hope this site helps you, pop into chat sometime where you will meet some wonderful supportive people and have a laugh as well. Take care.
love Mags xxx

[chalky]

Hi Billy,

Welcome to the Forum!!!

:hugs: :yesyes: :hugs: :yesyes: :hugs: :yesyes:

You will get loads of advce and support here.
You have certainly made a great start by pro-actively researching your health concerns.
Best wishes,
Chalky

[xBettyBoopx]

Hi Billy

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To NMP

Elspeth

[Lindalou64]

HELLO BILLY AND WELCOME TO THE SITE........I WISH YA WELL..........LINDA

[domino]

:welcome::welcome:Billy . speak soon :bighug1:

[billywhizz]

Thank you to everyone for making me feel welcome, its nice to meet such kind people

[Pink Princess]

hi billy welcome to the site xx
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[Nibbles]

Hi Billy and :welcome:

You'll get loads of advice and support here while making new friends along the way.

Take care,

Mike :)

[nomorepanic]

Hi Billy

:welcome: and lovely to see you here.

You will meet some lovely caring people here and make some great friends along the way.

Have a good read of the website pages on the left for loads of advice as well.

[Southern_Belle]

Hi Billy,

Welcome to NMP. I have had anxiety since childhood! You do have to be proactive in your own care. I know you will find many here who you can relate to and will get support.

Hugs,

Laura