Originally Posted by
littlejohn
I'm new to this forum. Hello to everyone.
I had my first panic attack while giving an oral presentation in a college class. I was about 20 years old.
I've been to numerous doctors. They all prescribe antidepressants, none of which work for me. Several of them give me insomnia.
Only tranquilizers help, but lots of doctors are hesitant to prescribe them, especially in the quantities I need.
I'm 60 now, and haven't worked in 13 years. My main fears are social - I don't like talking to strangers and I can't stand job interviews or public speaking. I've gone to the emergency room several times thinking I was having a heart attack.
For years I self-medicated with alcohol, but had to quit because it was wrecking my health. Also, my tolerance was getting so high it no longer helped much.
I've been reading about people who recovered from anxiety disorders after using magic mushrooms. Has anyone tried this? I'm not sure where I'd get them, but I'm willing to try anything.
I'm looking forward to hearing from anyone whose experience has been similar to mine.
Thanks for listening.
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