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cserpico
10-11-2013, 10:44 PM
I guess I'll give you a brief summary of me and why I'm here. My name is Chris, I have delt with anxiety and depression since I was about 16 years old although I think the signs were there my whole life. Its been compounded a lot by PTSD and I've treated it with alcohol since I was a teenager. I have been on a slew of different meds and spent countless hours in therapy and psych wards. I still managed to have a pretty active social life been able to maintain relationships and such until recently when my social anxiety just became generalized anxiety and now when I drink I have unbearable panic attacks the next day, one landed me in the ER two nights ago.
I desperately just want to have a normal life, people who don't deal with panic attacks will never be able to understand what an amazing feeling it is to just feel normal and ok. If I was somehow cured I dont think I could ever feel "bored" again in my life, I would always be able to find beauty in life and just having a stable mind.
Look forward to meeting you all and hearing your stories.

tailspin
10-12-2013, 01:44 AM
Hi Chris. Welcome to the site! I can so relate to what you say here:



people who don't deal with panic attacks will never be able to understand what an amazing feeling it is to just feel normal and ok. If I was somehow cured I dont think I could ever feel "bored" again in my life, I would always be able to find beauty in life and just having a stable mind.


Yes! A stable mind is a beautiful thing! And, as you say, people who are emotionally stable really cannot begin to imagine what it's like to live in fear of your own mind. It can feel very isolating not to have any contact with people who do get it, so it's great you've joined this site because you will definitely find empathy, support and encouragement here! Look forward to seeing you around!

Chris80
10-12-2013, 02:14 AM
Hi Chris, I am also Chris- well Christina really and I joined today as well! Great to meet you and look forward to hearing from you through these forums. Suppose I'd better work out how to also write an intro lol

cserpico
10-12-2013, 09:58 AM
Thanks for the warm welcome everyone :)