Katherine
14-02-11, 16:59
I found this website a few weeks ago when I was trying to calm my anxiety. I was looking for information, and the words that I typed into the search engine caused this forum to come up. There are people here who have wonderful answers to questions that I did not know how to ask.
I have suffered from various forms and levels of anxiety all my life. I have not really had much luck getting help from doctors, but that is probably my fault since I do not want to take medication. A social worker told me that she believed I have PTSD, and that is the only label I have ever been given. However, sometimes I have symptoms that are like phobias or OCD. Twice when I was overwhelmed by stress, I had some sort of attacks that a friend called “anxiety attacks,” but I am not sure if I should call them panic attacks.
I do not have much experience with message forums. In fact, this is only the second time I have ever joined a forum and posted anything. Since I was able to overcome some shyness and anxiety to write this introduction, then there must be something really amazing about No More Panic. I am very happy to meet you all. I hope I will be able to make some friends.
Thank you very much for being here.
I have suffered from various forms and levels of anxiety all my life. I have not really had much luck getting help from doctors, but that is probably my fault since I do not want to take medication. A social worker told me that she believed I have PTSD, and that is the only label I have ever been given. However, sometimes I have symptoms that are like phobias or OCD. Twice when I was overwhelmed by stress, I had some sort of attacks that a friend called “anxiety attacks,” but I am not sure if I should call them panic attacks.
I do not have much experience with message forums. In fact, this is only the second time I have ever joined a forum and posted anything. Since I was able to overcome some shyness and anxiety to write this introduction, then there must be something really amazing about No More Panic. I am very happy to meet you all. I hope I will be able to make some friends.
Thank you very much for being here.