Just Joe
10-07-2009, 01:56 AM
Hello everyone,
I am new to the forum but not new to anxiety and panic. I was diagnosed with panic disorder in 1995 and have had off and on bouts with it since. For the early years of my disorder I was medicated (zoloft, paxil, xanax and so on)...and in 2000 decided I could not deal with the side effects anymore. I also realized that the root of my panic would never be CURED by a pill(s). I then began a herbal and natural approach to dealing with my anxiety. I have vast knowledge of my disorder from readin anything I can about it. But all this knowledge has yet to help me overcome my disorder. I have made huge strides forward but still have set backs (minor and major). My anxiety subsided for many years but came back with a vengance after I found my father dead in Oct 2007. Now I not only suffer from panic disorder but from PTSD as well.....YIPPIE!! HAHAHA!! I have really dug in deep this time vowing once and for all to beat and over come my disorder. I also have at one time or another have diagnosed myself with just about every disorder known to man (THANKS WEBMD and GOOGLE)...HAHAHA!! My latest diseases/disorders are blood clots (last week) and now this week a brand new, never self diagnosed disorder called MS...HAHA!! Ain't our disorder grand!! I hope this forum is a large step in my quest. I have been reading it from time to time and feel this could be a good place for me. Not just for selfish reasons but to also help others.
A little about myself. I am a full time musician. Have had multiple recording contracts, have toured the world, breifly appeared in a movie and sing a WWE wrestler's entarnce music. So I use my music to outlet a lot of whats on my mind and it has been highly theraputic. Without my music I would terrified to think of where I would be right now. My family and friends are also supportive and understanding of my condition and stand by me no matter what. So all in all I am pretty blessed.
Well I think I have rambled enough for now. Looking forward to getting to know new people on here!!
I am new to the forum but not new to anxiety and panic. I was diagnosed with panic disorder in 1995 and have had off and on bouts with it since. For the early years of my disorder I was medicated (zoloft, paxil, xanax and so on)...and in 2000 decided I could not deal with the side effects anymore. I also realized that the root of my panic would never be CURED by a pill(s). I then began a herbal and natural approach to dealing with my anxiety. I have vast knowledge of my disorder from readin anything I can about it. But all this knowledge has yet to help me overcome my disorder. I have made huge strides forward but still have set backs (minor and major). My anxiety subsided for many years but came back with a vengance after I found my father dead in Oct 2007. Now I not only suffer from panic disorder but from PTSD as well.....YIPPIE!! HAHAHA!! I have really dug in deep this time vowing once and for all to beat and over come my disorder. I also have at one time or another have diagnosed myself with just about every disorder known to man (THANKS WEBMD and GOOGLE)...HAHAHA!! My latest diseases/disorders are blood clots (last week) and now this week a brand new, never self diagnosed disorder called MS...HAHA!! Ain't our disorder grand!! I hope this forum is a large step in my quest. I have been reading it from time to time and feel this could be a good place for me. Not just for selfish reasons but to also help others.
A little about myself. I am a full time musician. Have had multiple recording contracts, have toured the world, breifly appeared in a movie and sing a WWE wrestler's entarnce music. So I use my music to outlet a lot of whats on my mind and it has been highly theraputic. Without my music I would terrified to think of where I would be right now. My family and friends are also supportive and understanding of my condition and stand by me no matter what. So all in all I am pretty blessed.
Well I think I have rambled enough for now. Looking forward to getting to know new people on here!!