Big obstacles in the future.

[LoveMusic]

Hi
I've had panic attacks for 5 years, but earlier this Autumn I suffered a sort of breakdown, constant panic disorder. Since then i've got better, i'm gradually getting back to normal, i've done really scary things.

But, when I first had the disorder my parents had to cancel a trip. Lately they've been talking about it again, us all going for Christmas. The problem is, just the thought of it is a trigger. I told my parents it was worrying me and they got frustration, saying it was only an idea. But it really scares me, I am trying to recover slowly, I don't need big obstacles in my future to focus on. But that makes me feel guilty.

I don't know what to do.

[pooh]

I guess you just have to keep being honest and explaining how you feel. get the parents to come online and read about anxiety here so that they can develop a better understanding for themselveas. As a general rule people are quite misguided about what anxiety is and the effects it can affect people when it reaches extreme proportions.

Hope this helps

Pooh x