I only discovered this site yesterday and I have spent the last 24 hours poring over your stories, advice and forums. All of you are an inspiration! I suffer between 6 and 20 panic attacks a day and it has resulted in my becoming housebound. The depression that goes with the attacks is sometimes unbearable and it was this that led me to drink between 2 and 4 bottles of wine a day! (Ive been without alcohol for 11 days now though!! ) Apart from my visits to my GP and councellor, I have not left the house for just over 8 months.
Today was different! After reading your stories etc... something clicked and I put on my jacket and made the 20 minute walk to my daughters school! Ok so I avoided contact with other mums and yes I was shaking like a leaf and speaking fluent babble when I got home but I DID IT!!! The hug I received from my daughter was priceless!
I know I have a long long way to go yet but one step at a time eh??
I just want to thankyou all for welcoming me to this site. I now feel I am at least on the right path.
Minny...xxx