Introducing myself.

[dondons]

I am Donna. I'm a student and I had my first panic attack a year ago and thought it was a heart attack. I had a very traumatic adolescence. I'm here because i need somewhere to put everything as I have so much in my head. I suffer with severe anxiety and depression, but i dont have any real diagnosis- ive always thought that i might have Bipolar but ill save that for another day. Im waiting to see the mental health team but that wont happen until october. I cannot live like this. its killing me, i feel like my body has betrayed me.

My life is currently on hold. I'm waiting to be seen by mental health services but in all honesty my experiences with the NHS Have been less than sympathetic. No one seems to think if you have anxiety it's something that requires urgent attention but my panic attacks have got so bad that I have tried to take my own life.

I'm here to find people that understand.

Thanks Donna

[freebirdsoul]

Donna, I am new here too. I think everyone here can relate to what your going through. I myself have been dealing with anxiety since I was a child and panic attacks for the last 6 years. Every time I had one I thought I was dying till I learned that they were panic attacks. I STILL feel like I'm dying now when I have them even though I know better. It is the scariest feeling in the world and no one should have to go through this. I was doing much better till I went off medication. I am currently going back on my medication and I would recommend asking your doctor to put you on something. I was on lexapro for 3 years and had NO panic attacks and only occasion anxiety. It was a life saver for me. Also talking to a therapist helps immensely. Knowing that there are so many people going through the same thing is very encouraging. If you ever need to talk message me ! there is hope even when it seems like all hope is gone. :)
- M

[dravid]

Don't need for tell that i m new here because in this column everyone is new.I m dravid from USA,working as a marketing manager in the IT department.Almost every person had some experience regarding his health,attacks etc.Hopefully we'll keep sharing information and experience like above and share great time.Thank You