Hi everyone,
My name is Zaine and I have stumbled across this site after suffering from extreme anxiety attacks which has seen me in hospital two times in a week. At first of course I did not know these were anxiety attacks until diagnosed with anxiety disorder. For me the worst part was telling my friends and family what it was. I felt as if I would be judged differently for not being able to handle something that is more or less is in my head. I suffered alone for almost four weeks, barely getting any sleep, going through some very emotional downward spirals and crying uncontrollably to myself until I tired myself out enough to finally get a few hours shut eye. the thought of work and how much leave I was taking did not help the situation specially as I have worked very hard to climb to the position that I am currently at on the career ladder.
The physical symptoms were bad enough as it is but the mental thoughts were on the brink of driving me insane.
Eventually after collapsing on my way to hospital, my sister had finally found out what was happening and since then my entire family has been very supportive which has helped beyond belief. I found that having people around worked wonders for me when it came to getting some rest as I no longer have to worry about my daily chores.
however, what has really helped is reading the symptoms page on this website. After reading the pages, I understand what is happening and most importantly I know I am not going insane lol. Most other things I've read elsewhere could not explain to me the emotional consequences and effects but here, I did not feel alone with the thoughts in my head. Also, I've come to realise that although mildly, I have been suffering from anxiety disorder for not just the last 6 weeks or so but for the last 6 years or maybe even longer without realising or understanding that I was.
I have decided to write this post for two reasons, one is to not be alone in my struggle through this horrible experience and the second.... is to show my gratitude towards the people who have created this site. I do not know the people who have created this site but I would like them to know that I am forever grateful and could never repay them for what they did for a soul who almost gave up and considered his normal life to be over.
From the deepest part of my heart, thank you.
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