scottf
03-14-2013, 08:08 AM
hello, im new here, 52 years old . had one heart attack, i have been dealing with anxiety disorder for 8 years. i was fine one day and it literally came out of nowhere in just a few hours. massive panic attacks, anxiety.24/7. i had to go on disability. things have never been the same. but in time i have become more optimistic about it. i didnt know there were any forums on the internet about this subject, i got curious and found several. this one seemed to be the most active. i used to have it so bad i couldnt barely leave the house. im getting better though. i have found that getting better is more like a journey than anything else. it takes time. i have found several ways of dealing with it,. counseling is one, especially if your new to this disorder. i found that if you dont get help early ( like me ), it can take over your life and actually cause very unpleasant physical symptoms as well. getting a counselor is very important. a good one can help you put it in its place and help you put it in perspective. i look forward to meeting others with the same problem. thanks scott f.