Lisa30
03-04-08, 16:59
I have been a member here for a while but I have never posted. I am 33 years old and have suffered from panic attacks and anxiety for 5 years. I also suffered agoraphobia for a while but I have been able to overcome that.
My panic attacks began during a messy relationship breakdown between my parents and whilst on holiday, although I dont get many panic attacks now I do suffer on and off with anxiety. I try not to let it control my life (which is not always easy) and I manage to work, very few of my friends and colleagues realise that I have a problem with this as I guess I appear bubbly and confident on the surface.
I have found this site a great help, even if its just to log on and know you are not the only person who feels like that. I know it is difficult for someone to understand how you feel if they have never experienced a panic attack, Im sure I wouldnt if i hadnt (hope that makes sense).
So please please please say hi to me in the chatroom, I can be a little shy and quiet at first especially if i am feeling really anxious but I am a very friendly person and look forward to chatting with you!!!
:bighug1: to you all
Lisa xxx
My panic attacks began during a messy relationship breakdown between my parents and whilst on holiday, although I dont get many panic attacks now I do suffer on and off with anxiety. I try not to let it control my life (which is not always easy) and I manage to work, very few of my friends and colleagues realise that I have a problem with this as I guess I appear bubbly and confident on the surface.
I have found this site a great help, even if its just to log on and know you are not the only person who feels like that. I know it is difficult for someone to understand how you feel if they have never experienced a panic attack, Im sure I wouldnt if i hadnt (hope that makes sense).
So please please please say hi to me in the chatroom, I can be a little shy and quiet at first especially if i am feeling really anxious but I am a very friendly person and look forward to chatting with you!!!
:bighug1: to you all
Lisa xxx