Hi guys...

[JulianS]

Just wanted to say a quick, 'Hi' to everyone here. This looks a great place to meet people who understand what I've been through...

I won't say too much, but over the past 10-14 years, I've had my fair share of panic/anxiety attacks, OCD (very bad at one point!!!), and anxiety-related depression (don't think it was bipolar or mild PTSD, but not 100%).

Thankfully, meditation, EFT (to some degree) and NLP is starting to slowly reduce and almost eliminate some of the conditions (especially panic attacks). I'm still learning a lot about OCD, as I want to really get rid of it for good (and some days are better than others...).

Anyway, I'll stop the story there, it's great to finally connect with people who understand about anxiety and depression. I suppose the one good thing that happened due to my anxiety condition was that I became super fascinated with consciousness and spirituality (especially the sub-conscious and the soul). So if anyone is wanted any metaphysical/spiritual help, I'll see what I can do;-)

Anyway, enough said. Hope you guys have a great day. Thanks again;-)

[jessed03]

Hey Julian. Welcome to the club!

I always like it when I hear people have taken a pro-active approach to their condition. There's a lot to learn when you have an anxiety disorder. It takes more to overcome it, usually, than a pill and 6 sessions of therapy. (Though those things can help.) Over the years I remember having dozens of epiphany moments regarding life, death, fear, myself, others. I think that's what turned me, and turns so many others, on to the spiritual path, or at least gives them an interest in it.

There are a few threads that are spiritual based on here at the moment. It's always nice to jump in, or hey, if you feel like it, start your own thread with your own advice. It's all good.

I'll see you around here, I'm sure.

Jesse

[JulianS]

Thank you so much for your kind words. I'll hopefully check out the spiritual based threads. Take care;-)

[leather_couch]

Thank you so much for your kind words. I'll hopefully check out the spiritual based threads. Take care;-)

I'm glad you have developed some comfort in speaking of the soul/consciousness. Although I believe in these things - I sorta have to because of my religion - I obsess sometimes over philosophical and scientific questions. I find it fascinating, although sometimes just too much to grasp. The beauty is that these are things that have been questioned for years and enlightened on. Still, too much for me to wrap my head around which feeds my OCD. There's an interesting book I read parts of called the Mind and the Brain by Jefferey Schwartz, who is an expert on OCD. Anyway, good luck with your search.