coco.chandelier
09-28-2012, 12:59 AM
Hey guys - how is everyone?
I'm new to this forum - or any for that matter!! I will start off with telling my story:
I am 19 and have panic disorder with agoraphobia. I've had it for about 7 years and only got help from anyone for it 2 years ago. I was in the end of first semester of grade 12 (17) and decided a few months before that I didn't want to go to school or even think about going at all. So before second semester started I had told my parents about what was going on. The made me an appointment with our family doctor and he then referred me on to a psychiatrist because i was still no of legal age for him to even think about assessing me himself. It took about a month and half before I saw the psychiatrist and when I did, she diagnosed me with panic disorder with agoraphobia. This for me was a turning point because for so many years I didn't know what was happening to me and basically lost my life. I was put on medication because it was my feelings that I was just too far "gone" to even begin to help myself through CBT alone. Along with the medication, I also did CBT and to me, that was VERY effective. I am now going out by myself in public, no more panic, reconnecting with my old friends and new ones, independent and most importantly as of now, I am currently in post secondary and loving it. Close to 2 years ago, I absolutely didn't see myself doing this.
Aside from the panic, I am apart of an awesome family. My parents as well as my siblings are very supportive and just over all GREAT! I have three dogs which include a shih tzu, foo foo and boxer and I love em' all! I also have a handsome nephew and adorable niece!
I think that's it for now - can't think of anything else (laziness :P) So if anyone could give me some tips or even just share what they've/ are been through that would be great..
I'm new to this forum - or any for that matter!! I will start off with telling my story:
I am 19 and have panic disorder with agoraphobia. I've had it for about 7 years and only got help from anyone for it 2 years ago. I was in the end of first semester of grade 12 (17) and decided a few months before that I didn't want to go to school or even think about going at all. So before second semester started I had told my parents about what was going on. The made me an appointment with our family doctor and he then referred me on to a psychiatrist because i was still no of legal age for him to even think about assessing me himself. It took about a month and half before I saw the psychiatrist and when I did, she diagnosed me with panic disorder with agoraphobia. This for me was a turning point because for so many years I didn't know what was happening to me and basically lost my life. I was put on medication because it was my feelings that I was just too far "gone" to even begin to help myself through CBT alone. Along with the medication, I also did CBT and to me, that was VERY effective. I am now going out by myself in public, no more panic, reconnecting with my old friends and new ones, independent and most importantly as of now, I am currently in post secondary and loving it. Close to 2 years ago, I absolutely didn't see myself doing this.
Aside from the panic, I am apart of an awesome family. My parents as well as my siblings are very supportive and just over all GREAT! I have three dogs which include a shih tzu, foo foo and boxer and I love em' all! I also have a handsome nephew and adorable niece!
I think that's it for now - can't think of anything else (laziness :P) So if anyone could give me some tips or even just share what they've/ are been through that would be great..