Hello everyone

[Luna99]

Hello all,
I have been struggling with anxiety and panic disorder for over three years. I have a family history of anxiety related illness. I had a psychiatrist tell me that i will probably need to be medicated for the rest of my life. Im here to give and receive the lessons learned through this struggle and to also feel not so alone.

[NixonRulz]

Hi, Luna - not trying to be rude but you need to find a new psychiatrist. I am not saying that you won't need to be medicated for life but it sounds as if your doc has already come to that conclusion.

Lots of people come off their meds. In fact, most do once you mentally get to a place where you stop believing all the lies Anxiety has been selling you.

Remember that anxiety is an irrational fear that causes you to believe things that are not really true. There are things you can do to change the way you perceive yourself and your thoughts. That is how anxiety is defeated.

If you need to take meds the rest of your life, no big deal because it is better than feeling horrible again but work on retraining that mind of your at the same time. Your progress will surprise you.

Glad you found your way here. Welcome!