Hope...

[Desperate4Happiness]

Striving to fall in love with being alive again.

[Agora1]

Hi Desperate4Hapapiness. After struggling with both Anxiety & Agoraphobia for 5 years,

I found the joy in life once more. As frightened as I was in not knowing what was happening

to me, I never gave up, never. I thought of myself as another patient I was taking care of.

I researched everything I could get my hands on. I trained myself in many of the modalities

out there in the field that might help me. I tore into Anxiety from top to bottom in order to

understand how it works physically and mentally. I was then on a quest to find what would

work for me. I didn't have a forum such as this. Family & Friends turned away because they

didn't understand. I was on my own support wise but I did have my therapist(s). It was a

very interesting time of my life. I couldn't believe in how positive I was in finding an answer.

And I knew when I did, I would pass it forward in helping others. Then along came this

forum and I jumped aboard. 8 years going on 9 this August. This is what this community

is about. People helping people through their own experiences with mental health. We

not only learn from each other but we support each other because we CARE. I'm happy

that you are here with us. Welcome new friend xx

[Desperate4Happiness in reply to Agora1]

I'm so glad that you had the tenacity to fight for your well-being! Thank you for sharing your story and reaching out.