Hello,

I joined this group today,  found out about AIM via another group I belong to which sent a site on anxiety and just happened to click on AIM. Thanks to asking Mary Ann about whether they have any groups here in Las Vegas, I have now joined here and also met a fellow AIM member that does not live far from me. We were able to meet up yesterday at a park down the street from me.

A bit about me,,,as I would be able to write a book like most of you that have this disorder. I went through some major issues in my life, and from what counselors etc have told me I did not learn coping skills. I always "believed" that I had it all in control,,,till the rug was pulled out from under me. Looking back now I realize that they are right. So with time and such with this disorder, I have been on the "brighter side" of it,,and the "darker side" too. I suffer from anxiety/panic attacks, PTSD, Agora and the beat goes on,,,,and depression of course is a part of all of it. I know there is no magic wand that can get rid of this, but would love to get rid of it or control it better. Looking back I believe I was "born and raised" to fall into this pattern,,,,if it is so easy to see it would seem to be easy to get rid of. But as I have found out it isn't.

I also suffer from a major phobia with drs or medicines. That in itself is another story. Just for instance I need to get to the dentist for two crowns to be done,,,simple right,,well being I went through a heart test a few months ago at the ER,,,this should be a walk in the park,,,but I even wake up in the morning before opening my eyes and panic about going to the dentist and I have not even made the appt yet. I am really a "what if" person,,,,perfectionist,,,and it is taking it's toll on me.

Any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated. It was such fun meeting another here in Vegas, and hopefully we can start a group here, knowing that there is not much help in this city is pretty sad when there are so many of us suffering.

Hope everyone has a relaxing day,,,,

Winged Hugs~

Seagull

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