Twenty Year sufferer - ?@!*#

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Postby Connie G » Tue Jun 29, 2004 7:36 pm

I am twenty plus year suffer. It would take a book to describe what I've been through with panic disorder and anxiety. I've seen a ton of doctors and taken almost every medication they've come out with it. Read so many books and went through many different programs but nothing really works. Not to discourage anyone but I still suffer very badly. Annette if you read this I would like to chat with you as you are also a long time sufferer. I always like to hear what other people do to help them through their attacks. I can barley go grocery shopping as I've had the attacks so bad that I faint. I keep trying and they never get any better. It is so traumatizing to wake up on the floor and tons of people are all around you and freaking you out. That's a panic attack in itself. I can't drive over bridges without the same reaction. I would love to go on a cruise but no way. I can't see land and have no way off if something happened. It's horrible to live life like this. I would give almost anything to live a normal happy life. Any other suggestions from anyone that's experienced this type of severity?
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Postby evergreen » Wed Jun 30, 2004 9:26 pm

Hi Connie,

I am new to the forum, but ever so glad I found it. Just a bit of background: I am 50 y/o and have had panic disorder since I was 19, although when I had my first attack, no one really knew what it was all about. :roll: Fainting is the least of my worries...dying is the biggie for me.

Thank heaven a lot of progress has been made in the last 30 years. It would also take a book for me to describe what I've encountered. Unless you actually HAVE this disorder, it's very difficult to describe to others, and really, we shouldn't expect them to understand...but oh it is so nice to find people who do!

The most trouble I've been having over the years is working. My home is my "safe place", thus I've provided daycare in my home for years, just retiring from that on January 30th of this year. My old body just couldn't take it anymore!! I am a Licensed Paralegal (Legal Assistant) and also am a Certified Medical Transcriptionist...I'm in the process of updating my computer skills, as well as taking a new online course in transcription...lots has changed in that field in the last few years!! :?

If you would like to discuss this with me in private, my email is [email protected] I'd be happy to communicate with you. I have some nifty ideas that may be helpful to you.
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