Hello, this is my first post. It seems to me that a lot of people that end up on these forums are people where life has kicked them in the teeth. For me I'm wholly responsible for the state that I'm in. I suffered my first panic attack and subsequent breakdown about 2 years ago following an incident that I really regret. Following this a handful of other incidents and aspects of my personality that i feel ashamed of that I'd safely tucked away somewhere deep came flooding to the surface and I've faced these virtually everyday since. In general I'd say I've tried to live a good life, and these things don't really fit with the rest of me.

I'm not looking for any sympathy as I'm aware that this is my own fault, but I'd like to discuss with anyone that has found a way to deal with their own regrets and failures and move past them.

Sorry for the unusual nature of this introduction, but I'm really hoping I can find some help.