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youd_better_go_in_disguise <no_reply@y...> wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> My name's Libby and I've been having panic attacks for a couple of
> years. I was only pretty recently diagnosed with panic/anxiety
disorder
> and it sort of freaked me out (i guess we're all pretty used to
that
> though huh?!). I'm seeing someone, but am finding it really
difficult
> to tell my friends and family about it. I really don't want them
to see
> or treat me any differently, so it's easier if I just don't talk
about
> it, you know? I've only told a couple of very close friends and
even my
> siblings don't know which is pretty hard but I'd still prefer it
this
> way. But my brainguy says that it's pretty unhealthy to try and go
it
> alone so to speak, but since I live in NZ there isn't really a
whole
> heap of support out there. Hence me here. I'm not really sure what
kind
> of thing you guys have going here but I hope its okay if I just
sort of
> hop on in. I'm happy to share and offer whatever I can.
>
> Well, yeah, hello!
> Libby (17)
>
Hey, my name is carissa. My psyciatrist also said that I should talk
to people about my anxiety. I dont like to though only 2 of my
freinds know and my parents. I have been trying to find someone I
can realate to. Maybe we can talk sometime. IM me on my screenname
if you want. shadyzgurl24718.