My conditions

[mike8033]

I suffer from extreme panic disorder, depression and agoraphobia. Living a normal life is very hard for me. I have a lot of trouble traveling just to my closest store (2 miles) making it hard to go to doctors appt. Panic attacks is very tuff, ive been to er so many times thinking i was dying.

[deborah27]

Sorry to here this mike. Good that you have found us here, makes everything better. Remember always that however awful those panics are, they are not dangerous... Just a real nuisance disrupting everything. Scroll through different posts, offer support and any advice you can to others suffering in many different ways. It really helps to reach out with a hand of friendship.

[ClarkCain1 in reply to deborah27]

I find that when I'm not alone I don't have a panic attack.

I thought it I joined this group I'd no longer be alone.

[Aspergirl47]

Hey mike...I also have panic disorder...I know how awful it is...I too became Agoraphobic still have it but have travelled a bit further than before...try and give yourself small goals and use distraction and deep breathing ...I find listening to music best...I sympathise..also have depression and it just makes it more difficult/exhausting...but don't give up sometimes I have to stay in a few days just to regain any energy and then try again...I hope this helps...I'm here if u need to talk anytime..

[RiderontheStorm]

I suffer from both also and find myself hiding in the house and have to force myself outside and then everything is ok. I know how hard PANIC is to deal with. I ride a MC and constantly test my threshold. Here is something I found that helps -

*Just because you think it does not make it true* . Great book from the self help section. "You can be happy no matter what" Easy read by Richard Carlson. Years of counseling with multiple therapists was not as therapeutic at this book. Helps you get out of your head. Good luck

[ClarkCain1]

I had a major panic attack on April 16 and the beginnings of two more

since then. I'm looking for a support group to help me learn how to

prevent them.