Hope

[marcusvanbreugel]

Dear everyone,

I can't recall the exact sequence of events and i might have left out things.

I have had anxiety and panic attacks for around 10 yrs.

I first started to become aware that i had a problem when i had a temper tantram at work during a meeting with my boss. This suggested that i had anger issues. This brought me to an anger management class in Bromley. Then i decided to start councelling(1 year). My councellor explained that unexpressed anger can cause anxiety. This brought me to my GP for medication: citalopram.

Then followed courses at Citylit( adult education) for 'anger without aggression', 'raising your self estheem' and ' emotional literacy', Then again councelling( 3 months), followed by acupunture.

During this time i have kept up a diary about how i felt on a daily basis. This website has been a great help during lonely nights. I have had great financial support from my parents, have had a very supportive brother and sister and friends.

I have worked very hard on myself for around 6 years.

I now feel that i am getting better.

I hope that this gives hope to others that there is a way out.

warmest regards,

Marcus xxx

[Agora1]

Hi marcus, it certainly does give hope as well as show us that we can go forward if we apply ourselves to our issues. Medication and therapy are only half the answer, the more important half needs to come from our belief that things can and will change if we really want it.

Thanks for sharing. Stay Positive and keep going forward.

[marcusvanbreugel in reply to Agora1]

Hi Agora1,

Thank you so much for your kind words.

I wish you lots of positivity in moving forward.

warmest regards,

Marcus