Hello

[Dragonfly1]

Hello all. I am a long time victim of anxiety who seriously wants to overcome it! It has been some time since I actually sought the help of others, but I can't handle life's daily struggles anymore....at my wits end. I was diagnosed with panic disorder at about the age of 12. I did not really struggle with it until about 2005, which led to a prescription of Paxil and Xanax. I remained on the Meds for 3 years hen decided that I was tired of feeling numb. Tapering the Meds and withdrawal symptoms were horrible! Bottom line is that I want to conquer this head on without Meds and I feel like support will help in the mean time. So, nice to meet you all!

 

[HappyBread]

Hey Dragonfly!! Nice to meet you too

Many of us here definitely have our own "Inner demons" to face and I'm definitely glad to see you joining in to share
the experiences etc together. Thank you for sharing a brief history of your life with us too!
Let's help change lives together~ XD

 

[XmasCarol52]

HI Dragonfly and welcome,it is a pleasure to meat you.

 

[Concernedgal]

Hello dragonfly . Welcome. I 'm not much on medication either. I stayed on buspur for about six months before I realized that it was actually agravating my anxiety but, keeping me dizzy and lightheaded. Yikes. So I share your feelings about prescription drugs. Believe me though. .. on the other hand... I wish there was a magic "pill" that would take all.of this away.

 

[janemariesayed]

Bless you, for being strong and wanting to overcome your anxieties @Dragonfly1 and a very warm welcome to the forum. I get anxieties too long with depression and PTSD.

I'm starting therapy at the end of August which I am really excited about. If one can be excited about therapy. It just means that I think in the long term it will help me to heal and live a more normal life. It makes me feel as though I have something to look forward to and be positive. I'm looking forward to reading your posts and hope that we can be of help and support to each other.

 

[Dragonfly1]

Hello and nice to meet you all. It is exciting to speak with others who share the same struggles as I do. There is indeed light at the end of the tunnel!

 

[Concernedgal]

Indeed there is @Dragonfly1 .

 

[XmasCarol52]

Just asking how is everyone doing?I care a lot about each and every one of you.Bless all of you.With a big hug hug