Good morning, I'm new to this forum. I suffer a range of things, from scoliosis and emphysema to depression and panic attacks.!!!!!!

[maisiemoo14]

I've suffered ill health for years, it all started with the depression from a child (being brought up by abusive parents), then being diagnosed with scoliosis etc and then the panic attacks came. I would be out and someone would approach me and I would just loss it, I thought nothing of it for yrs and just avoided going out as often. Then one day someone came to the house and tried to push their way in. I don't know what happen then but somehow I push him away and slam the door shut.

The next thing was I was having a meltdown, I couldn't breath and I started to panicked. I got a paper bag and started to breath into it and tried to calm myself down.

Now every time I go out, I am on edge and panic if someone approaches me. Its a horrible feeling.

[Hidden]

Hello and welcome Maisie ,no wonder your anxious and suffer with panic attacks.Deep slow breathing can help to calm you down.

Lots of us in here use Headspace,you can download the site for free,it gives you a free trial then there is a small monthly fee.Also some good books,available on amazon.

You'll find people on here are helpful and supportive so keep posting.Good luck xxx

[mimii]

Hi maisie, welcome to site sounds like you have a lot to cope with , that was a scary thing to happen , it's understandable you're now wary of ppl after what you've been through xx

[Mysteryreader]

hi and welcome to the site. i'm not surprise that you feel wary of people.

mr