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[Suze]

I'm new here, I joined because I truly needed to see if there was anyone out there who could relate to how I feel. I'm constantly feeling inadequate, insecure, and just all around down

[Anthony Mendez]

Hi Suze,

You are definitely not alone. I see you want to help yourself and I am sure you could find allot of good humble people on here that can help. That's what Panic Attacks do to people, they humble us. So thats one positive thing that comes from Panic attacks.

I have a e-Book I just published called, " My Life With Panic Attacks And How My Conscience Became My Best Friend". You can read the first page for free on amazon.

Have a great week Suze,

~Anthony Mendez

[Suze]

Thanks for the encouraging words I appreciate it

[Cutelyqwerty]

Hi! I'm new too. I hate that feeling especially when I get told by family and friends they want to help or are there but not having this in common... It's just not quite the same :)

[Anthony Mendez]

I agree, it's not the same and you can see it sometimes on their face when they are in doubt. But if you continue to show yourself and others that your a doer and not get into that mode where you just stay in your room and you make an effort to get better then your family has an easier time cheering you on. Another good way to communicate this to your family is to get them to read other peoples struggles with panic attacks. My book would be a great read for people like your family, so that they may understand better. Because allot of times when you try to communicate what your going through to your family it often doesn't come out right. My book is called, My Life With panic Attacks And How My Conscience Became My Best Friend". Hope I could help.
~Anthony

[Suze]

I agree CuteQwerty it really isnt the same they just don't know what it feels like to be full of worry almost every second of your life or to feel like your just not good enough...its so uncomfortable that it causes physical reactions...im happy that I have been able to read the stories on here though its starting to put me at ease just a little

[Cutelyqwerty]

I think the thing I hate the most is KNOWING its anxiety that makes you feel, act, think the way you end up doing... It's part relief but then it's not all a the same time. My mum also suffered with depression and... I don't know she is very insecure about a lot of things... She is sympathetic and says things like: yes! I know what you're feeling. I've been through it too... But then she is so... Dismissive about it (if I call when I'm actually having a panic attack) as though she thinks... Well you now what it is, deal with it... Thank goodness for you guys already! Only been here since Monday.