Another try at Hello

[JTL]

Signed up here last month, and for some reason my intro didn't seem to make it through. So - hello, again.

New to this site. Long story short, PTSD turned to panic disorder over a period of years, and stil struggling with it. Just hoping this will be a good outlet for me. Have to talk to someone, and not a lot of ears at work about this stuff.

Mid 40's long-time married guy with kids, so I try to keep a lid on the anxiety so as not to scare the kids. Flares up periodically, but the celexa has turned it from a daily thing to a few-times-a-month thing. Thank God. Still scares me beyond all reason, but less often. Never really goes away totally, though. Guess that's par for the course for panic disorder.

Anyhow, glad to see there are people with similar issues. Makes me feel less alone, although I don't wish this on anyone. So, sorry and glad you're all here.

[Other shoe]

I just joined, it is always good to know we are not alone. I love celexa myself, my depression was bone crushing. Right now I am trying to understand my mother's dementia while trying to cool my hatred towards her. You see, she was always crazy, but now I look back and see the abuse she caused by her ignorance. I now have to learn that she simply cannot understand my need for redemption. What are you looking for?

[Other shoe]

I don't know everyone's certain situations, but I have learned this.

Other people are not as obsessed about your situation as we tend to think. They are mostly absorbed in their own worries.

We all worry as a part of nature, but even a caveman knew when to stop hiding from threats that weren't there.

Always remember that having anxiety is a sign of caring about others. We wouldn't concern ourselves with other people's thought if we didn't care about people in general.

It isn't easy dealing with fear, but fear can also be a great catalyst to change.

[dreamdays]

i think this board has been helpful to me. try to read msgs before bed which is my anxious time. def good we are not alone. hope this forum is helpful for you!!




Signed up here last month, and for some reason my intro didn't seem to make it through. So - hello, again.

New to this site. Long story short, PTSD turned to panic disorder over a period of years, and stil struggling with it. Just hoping this will be a good outlet for me. Have to talk to someone, and not a lot of ears at work about this stuff.

Mid 40's long-time married guy with kids, so I try to keep a lid on the anxiety so as not to scare the kids. Flares up periodically, but the celexa has turned it from a daily thing to a few-times-a-month thing. Thank God. Still scares me beyond all reason, but less often. Never really goes away totally, though. Guess that's par for the course for panic disorder.

Anyhow, glad to see there are people with similar issues. Makes me feel less alone, although I don't wish this on anyone. So, sorry and glad you're all here.