Hi everyone,
My name is John. I'm 18 years old and for the past 3 years I've suffered from bad anxiety all around. I'm scared to go to public places (especially where a bathroom isn't close by), and I have constant panic attacks. This began 3 years ago when I was in a car accident, with my grandmother. The wreck wasn't severe, and no one was hurt. It shook me up bad. I don't know what happened that day, but it has ruined my life. I've tried CBT, numerous types of medication, and exposure therapy. I'm not gonna lie, every day is hard. I struggle to want to go to work. I don't go to class face to face anymore because I'm afraid of having to leave mid way through lecture. With all that being said, I have not given up hope. I know there is someone else out there who has struggled as bad as I have. I want their advice. I know that this is all in my head, and I can overcome it. I would love to hear how some of you have beat anxiety, panic attacks, and depression. What has worked, what hasn't. I'd love to hear it all.