Hi im  new here i have had anxiety attacks for the last 5 yrs really
bad i cant really leave my home i can only live in half of my house the
other half has way too many open windows i cant drive on main highways
if i get the curage to leave home and go to a store i will sit in the
car sweating, heart pounding out of my chest, and very light headed im
always shakeing and the only safe place is actually my computer i had
to drop out of school and get a GED i want to have i life, i want to go
to college but my fears limit just basic living im tired i only sleep 3
hrs a day and im always sick from this HELL! i tried diffrent meds and
now i dont know what to do! the sad part is all of us that have this
problem relize whats goin on but dont have any control.

Chris ( 19 )

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)

thats really sad to hear. I am only in year 9 of school and i have my
GCSE's to come soon so i have been given the choice to either fight
this or not take them. None of my friends realy understand it and its
hard sometimes but its something i have to do myself i guess. Sarah
xx, 14

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Hi, i'm new to this place nd i just wanted to say hello. I have had
anxiety for 5 years now and i am hoping to meet someone on here who
knows what it's like. Sarah xx

THANK YOU FOR SHARING THAT WITH ME. I TOO HAD MOMENTS LIKE THAT. IT
REALLY IS HARD TO DEAL WITH SOMETIMES. THANKS AGAIN.

BRANDY
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wrote:
> For me, I feel like I'm being held back from doing some things
that i'd
> like to do. Like I dont travel or go to certain places because its
out
> of my comfort zone and terrifies me.
>
>
>
>
>
> --- In teenagerspanicsupport@yahoogroups.com, "Brandy Rangel"
> <brandy@b...> wrote:
> > I would like to know what is the hardest thing for you about
having
> > this disorder?
> >
> > For me it is losing a part of my personality to it. Sometimes I
can't
> > be as outgoing as I want to be (or used to be).
> >
> > Please share with me.
> >
> > Brandy

For me, I feel like I'm being held back from doing some things that i'd
like to do. Like I dont travel or go to certain places because its out
of my comfort zone and terrifies me.





--- In teenagerspanicsupport@yahoogroups.com, "Brandy Rangel"
<brandy@b...> wrote:
> I would like to know what is the hardest thing for you about having
> this disorder?
>
> For me it is losing a part of my personality to it. Sometimes I can't
> be as outgoing as I want to be (or used to be).
>
> Please share with me.
>
> Brandy

I would like to know what is the hardest thing for you about having
this disorder?

For me it is losing a part of my personality to it. Sometimes I can't
be as outgoing as I want to be (or used to be).

Please share with me.

Brandy

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But can someone explain to me what a blog is?   -   Boaz376p

I didn't get the chance to chat today because I just finished party
planning a major weekend for a highroller here in Las Vegas. And I
think you will all be very proud of me because I went to the dentist
to have a tooth extracted "ALL BY MYSELF" And I had no anxiety. I
couldn't belive how I did. Plus I went to my party with over 100
people in a small room and I hate crowds, and everyone said i did a
good job at planning that event. I'm not trying to gloat....I just
can't belive how far I've gotten between not being able to leave my
house in Jan. to now doing these things in March. Thank you all for
your support.

Brandy

ASHLEY-

WELCOME TO THE GROUP. MY NAME IS BRANDY AND I AM HERE TO HELP, LISTEN, AND EVEN
GET ADVICE. I HOPE TO HEAR MORE ABOUT YOU SOON. SORRY THIS RESPONSE IS SO LATE
BUT I ONLY WRITE ON SUNDAYS. TAKE CARE.

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I want to thank those who have taken the time to talk with me about
their lives and mine. I would hope I can be here to encourage more
to talk to me about the problems they have with what surrounds them
now.

I am doing good right now and I would like to share that goodness
with those who need it. I'm here for you as much as I can be.

I can only write on Sundays but I do read and try to keep up with
all the posts.

Sincerely,
Brandy

Today is a day of love!
So love yourself,
love who you are,
and share that love
with those who love you!

Happy Valentine's Day
Your Friend Brandy
Authur of The Invisible Handicap

I am writing this leaflet because I am lost in life. Not just
because I don't know what the perfect job is, or how to get rich and
so on. I'm lost and feel very alone in this world because I live
with an invisible handicap, panic disorder. Sure it has a name, and
even a few doctors that know how to help it. But it's invisible
because the public constantly dismisses it as if you are just crazy.
Or my all time favorite, "just calm down, it will be ok." I want to
yell so loud, kick and scream sometimes so that maybe I will fit
into their crazy stereotypes.
I have to admit sometimes I would rather have a missing limb or
distorted face then live with any type of mental disorder. For the
people in your life that don't know you have it and are around to
experience it usually walk away from you or ask you to leave because
you are causing a disturbance. But do you get help or even sympathy
NOT A CHANCE. For those in your life that do know you have a
disorder always keep an eye on you as if you are a bomb about to
explode any minute. But if you did have a missing limb or even an
ugly face people would stare but they would also ask questions and
try to learn what happened and sympathize. They would help you in as
many ways as they would know how. And before leaving you they would
pat you on the back or some sort of friendly gesture and say, "you
are a great person, and I hope to run into you again sometime. You
have a nice day." But do we get that? No!
How nice life would be if more businesses would cater to the
invisible handicap. It would be simple really. You see I live with
panic disorder and it is hard for me to go out to dinner with my
husband because waiting for 20 minutes causes some anxiety. Sitting
at the table dead center of the restaurant doesn't help either. But
go to that same restaurant in a wheelchair and I can almost
guarantee they will have a ramp in the front, seat you right away
because they also have a special table that is somewhat on its own
equip for a wheel chair to pull up.
How can that same restaurant help those who suffer from the
invisible handicap? Well easy really, our doctors would provide us
with an I.D. stating our disorder and when we order our table or
make reservations all they would have to do is sit us somewhere as
quite as possible and as quick as possible. No special equipment
needs to be built just a little sympathy and understanding.
We think to ourselves yeah right this would never happen and would
take forever to actually see a difference right? WRONG! Disneyland
in California has been doing it for years. If you have a mental
disorder that makes it hard for you to stand in their 1 or 2 hour
lines all you have to do is bring a signed note from your doctor
describing your illness and Disneyland will do all that they can to
make your experience fun for you in every way. I've done it I know.
You go to Town Hall and show them your doctors' note. They then give
you a pass along with any rides they suggest you do not go on. Then
you take your pass to the guide at the front of the line and you
ride the ride. No wait, no phobias, no anxiety, and just pure Disney
magic.
Why can't more of America be so generous? I believe if any of us had
such courtesy in every day life, then living with our disorder
wouldn't be so bad. Matter of fact to all you doctors out there I
think you would see more of your patients going out and living life
again, as you've been telling them to do.
I am 30 years old and I do believe in the power of speech and
education. With the support of this leaflet I want to write a book
of OUR stories to change America's understandings or, lack they're
of, to all you out there who share the pain and struggles of your
invisible handicap. Why should we rely on our doctor, family, and
friends only when all other handicaps rely on the world for comfort
and help?
If you want to help me help us, please write me with your questions,
struggles, or just what you would need to help improve the quality
in your life. With these letters I can get a better understanding of
what you go through and will include that knowledge in a book that I
will try hard to make a best seller. Not for fame or fortune but
being a best seller more of America would pick it up and read it
even if they do not have a friend or relative who struggles with it.
Also all the proceeds will go towards an idea I have for making a
center for us to get more help, understanding, and most of all
anxiety free.
I think it's just the first friendly step to knowledge and awareness
without all the educated legal mumbo-jumbo. Just regular people who
need a little more understanding in their lives. I'm not a doctor
nor do I claim to be. I am just one voice that I want heard loud
enough with the support of other voices to help change America's
understanding of "The Invisible Handicap". Let's work together to do
so.

Write me at:
Brandy – Invisible Handicap
4201 W. Rochelle Ave #2163
Las Vegas, NV 89103

Email me at:
brandy@...

Yours truly,
Brandy w/ Panic Disorder

This is a panick attack support gruop!!!!!

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Hello,

Recently, my girlfriend and I separated (taking a 'break').
I'm having trouble understanding everything...help if you can!

Around thanksgiving, she got a call from her father (divorced
parents) who was not very nice to her.  It triggered these panic
attacks all of a sudden (couldnt breathe, numbness of body parts).
She had them origianlly when her parents got divorced.  She is 19
now, was 6 then.  Hasnt had them since.
Well she really hadn't been the same since.  No...ambition...it
seems, tired, just wants to be at home, tired, (ocasionally she goes
out with friends from work), etc.  Then all of a sudden she said that
we needed to take a break and she needs time to herself to get
better.  She says she doesn't feel herself and can't handle the
stress of a relationship right now.  She is going to the doctor and
he is supposed to prescribe either paxal or zoloft.  She promises me
that once she feels better, we will get back together.  I want to
believe that but I just can't seem to let my mind accept
it...probably b/c I don't understand the situation now.

Can anyone shed any light on the situation?
Thanks!

If you have Phobia (anxiety and other mental disorders) , here's a
cool book for you, which has many interesting Phobia stories. (This
section is unlocked in the eBook) This also explains what happens
behind the scenes scientifically.

Please note that I could read it only for 4 days without the
password - which can be the same case to you. So if you open the
file, read it immediately. (You can read unlocked sections in 3 hours
max)

http://phobia.cjb.net

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Michelle <electra_015@...> wrote:I barely found out the real meaning of
panic attacks .I 've suffered
for a couple of years .I also used to cut my self I haven't done it
for over a year  but day to day it's a hard struggle. I was convinced
I was just crazy and that I  was alone but I found out on a web site
that stated that over 4.0 million people in the u.s.a. suffer from
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I barely found out the real meaning of panic attacks .I 've suffered
for a couple of years .I also used to cut my self I haven't done it
for over a year  but day to day it's a hard struggle. I was convinced
I was just crazy and that I  was alone but I found out on a web site
that stated that over 4.0 million people in the u.s.a. suffer from
panic attacks or anxiety.Sometimes I still feel alone and scared .

You should talk to a therapist if you dont already.
The first two I went to didn't realy understand it
themselves and couldnt help me. But I finaly found one
that completly understands it all.




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i honestly dont understand panic attacks. ive been getting them for
awhile now, i used to cut myself. havent in a good 5 months or so.
but every so often the anxiety acts up.. and when i get an attack i
get one pretty badly.. none of my friends really understand what
they are, so they cant help. but it hurts like hell. sometimes i
cant move. and they last pretty long for me. not as frequent as
before but still.. im posting because tonight was one of the worse
ones. i cant really feel my hands as i type this, ive gone pretty
numb.. any suggestions as to handle these?

I know how u feel my attacks started during school n i
had to leave early due to how bad they got, im lucky
coz over the past 2 years ive slowly got over them.
Just so u know that they will get better in time im
proof of that.

--- hottone03 <hottone03@...> wrote:
> I am 19 years old and have been suffering from
> anxiety attacks for a
> little over a year now. when they first started I
> was in a senior in
> high school. I had to be put on homebound for about
> 4 months because
> they would happen so often and I was scared of
> others reactions. I
> think that I will be made fun of if I someone knows
> that I have these
> attacks. I really don't want to be looked at
> different. I amlooking
> for someone that I could talk to when I need it.
> People that know how
> I feel and how scared this is.
>
>





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I am 19 years old and have been suffering from anxiety attacks for a
little over a year now. when they first started I was in a senior in
high school. I had to be put on homebound for about 4 months because
they would happen so often and I was scared of others reactions. I
think that I will be made fun of if I someone knows that I have these
attacks. I really don't want to be looked at different. I amlooking
for someone that I could talk to when I need it. People that know how
I feel and how scared this is.

I have social anxiety too. That's why I came to this site.




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This is not some online dating service! This is a real thing that
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Wow, it feels really good reading all of your stories and seeing that
I really am not the only one who goes through this. I just wanted to
tell all of you my story... I have had panic attacks for as long as I
can remember. When I was really really little, like 5-7 I had panic
attacks really bad and that caused some phobias that I still have
today. I went to a therapist when I was younger but she didn't do
anything so that was a waste of time. Anyways after the age of 7 they
stopped happening, then when I entered the 7th grade they started
occuring again. My therapist that I have right now says that they
came back when I was in 7th grade becuase I had back surgery in that
grade and I couldnt walk or move by myself for 6 months so I felt
trapped. I think that is crap, it sounds kinda weird to me but o well
it doesnt really matter. Anyways they started happening in 7th grade
and by 8th grade I ended up missing almost half a year because my
panic attacks were so bad. They slowed down during that summer but I
would still have them every so often. By the end of ninth grade they
had gotten so bad again that I chose not to go on a church mission
trip to Honduras because I was scared I would have them there and I
would be left all alone. None of my friends knew that I had panic
attacks because I was so embarrassed to tell them, so they thought
that I had a stupid excuse as to why I wouldnt go with them to
Honduras or anywhere else. Finally last summer I started going to a
physchiatrist and a physchologist and I was perscribed Remeron. It
started working really well, of course I gained 20 pounds in two
months, but I didn't care, as long as I was getting better. So my
doctor said I could start taking less of the Remeron to see if it
would still work. It worked for a little while but one day at school
I was in class and it was so bad that I had tojust get up and leave.
I called my mom and see came and picked me up. We decided to go back
to the full Remeron. By this time I had scared myself so bad that I
would have panic attacks about having panic attacks and so the
remeron wasnt doing me any good anymore. Finally, about a month ago I
started taking buspar and it has been working fine so far. I am
hoping that this medicine will be working for me better than Remoron
did. Also, I have been reading so many books about how to overcome
your panic attacks and they have really helped. I can't believe it if
you are still reading this :P lol well that was kind of long but it
made me feel better. talk to you all later!
~Katie
*BTW I dont know if I mentioned my age- im 16