Hi guys

[NervousJohn]

Well I never thought I would be on a site like this but here I am. I have anxiety/panic troubles. I can usually laugh it off but sometimes it gets the best of me. Certain things trigger it (driving in unknown areas, rural areas, wooded areas, being far from home, crowds). Dumb stuff to worry about in my opinion. Been prescribed medications several times, never took any due to my fear of medications. Well I have got to the point where maybe I should try a pill when I feel an attack or take one before I do something that I know will trigger one. My hope is that if the pill makes me calm and I get through it alright I probably wont take it again because I will know I have something that can help. Anyway, hello to everybody and I wish you all the best!

[Scott1951]

Hi John,

Welcome to the forum. I hope you aren't embarrassed, like many of us men are, about having to reach out for help with anxiety. I am sure that the anxiety you described in your post is very uncomfortable and painful. It seems totally appropriate that you would be reaching out for help. I hope you can find a good psychiatrist to talk to. Seems to me that they are the most informed and likely to be able to help. Best of luck to you.