Hi krs2013,

I am so sorry you are going through this. I feel for you... I been through something similar and when my anxiety was at its worst I also felt like my life had gone from bad to worse. Sometimes I didn't come out of bed at all. But, there is light at the end of the tunnel. All I can tell you is that my anxiety and depressing thoughts went down. It was no one thing solution though, but every little thing helps.

As for your support network. I honestly think it is unacceptable for someone to trigger your anxiety attacks. It is definitely no laughing matter. You should NOT be ashamed of your condition and you deserve to be taken seriously. I definitely take you seriously and will provide you with as much help as I can give you. You can get the support network you desperately need here. Do you think you can talk to your father or have a medical professional talk to him about how serious anxiety is and how it can control your life?

I know you feel so powerless because of your condition right now but you will get better. If someone like me can do it, you can do it for sure. If you want to ask me something or you want some tips on some specific anxiety or depression symptoms, do ask me and I'll help you any way that I can. Although I am not a doctor or psychologist, I can give you advice speaking from my experience.

And don't forget these things which I believe with all my heart:
- You suffer from anxiety and depression, this means you are a very brave person for trying to get a hold of your problems. You are facing it head on so you are braver then most.
- You will get better. It takes practice and support, which many people here can give you.
- You deserve to be happy and you will be. Anxiety and depression will not control you any-more. You took the step to this forum, and this is good.