Meredith
13-02-10, 10:20
Hi, my name is Meredith. I'm 23 years old and I've suffered from panic disorder since I was about 14 years old.
The intensity comes and goes throughout my life and at times is non-existent. I've always gone the medication route. Recently I have suffered quite severely, the worst I've ever had, and so I have been signed off on 'sick' from work for 2 weeks to join support groups, to be a bit more proactive about helping myself and to TAKE IT EASY! :D
I have a tendency to just ignore my panic, which is a good thing as I cant have it consume my life... however, it does consume my life and this is why I am where I am. It is good to ignore it to prove to myself that it isn't going to kill me... but it isn't good to do nothing about it.
I have contacted the Wellbeing Team and am hoping this will help http://www.changingmindscentre.co.uk
I've also had a good read on the following websites, which I feel has helped me in understanding the disorder a bit more.
http://www.mind.org.uk/
http://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/
I'd like to start yoga and learn some coping techniques... try to change my lifestyle a bit.
Anyways, I look forward to meeting everyone :) I've already read through so many threads on here - very helpful in understanding some not-so-common symptoms!
I have a few questions about some symptoms... will you see you around the forum! :hugs:
The intensity comes and goes throughout my life and at times is non-existent. I've always gone the medication route. Recently I have suffered quite severely, the worst I've ever had, and so I have been signed off on 'sick' from work for 2 weeks to join support groups, to be a bit more proactive about helping myself and to TAKE IT EASY! :D
I have a tendency to just ignore my panic, which is a good thing as I cant have it consume my life... however, it does consume my life and this is why I am where I am. It is good to ignore it to prove to myself that it isn't going to kill me... but it isn't good to do nothing about it.
I have contacted the Wellbeing Team and am hoping this will help http://www.changingmindscentre.co.uk
I've also had a good read on the following websites, which I feel has helped me in understanding the disorder a bit more.
http://www.mind.org.uk/
http://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/
I'd like to start yoga and learn some coping techniques... try to change my lifestyle a bit.
Anyways, I look forward to meeting everyone :) I've already read through so many threads on here - very helpful in understanding some not-so-common symptoms!
I have a few questions about some symptoms... will you see you around the forum! :hugs: