New here! Hi all!

I've browsed the boards for quite some time now and decided it was time to post. I'm a 33 yr old female that's been living with panic disorder, agoraphobia and dysautonomia for the past 20 years.

My symptoms began when I was in elementary school and I would freak out and get spaced out feeling in class. Later on I found out this was derealization. Things escalated to the point when I started college and I began having crippling panic attacks and driving anywhere made me miserable.

During my early 20's I started seeing a psychologist and she taught me many things which still help me. Then I began to see a shrink and he put me on meds (Xanax and Zoloft). Zoloft was the worse thing in the beginning, it made my attacks worse. Xanax really calmed me down but I just knew that taking drugs wasn't the way to get out of this. So I finally started to see a bioenergetic (real doctor who specializes in energy and natural medicine) and he took me off the meds.

My treatment today is nature based and basically runs downs to keeping a BALANCED lifestyle. I think that is the most important thing, not just one thing...it's a combination of things.

I've been going thru a really rough patch recently and I hope to be able to share this with you guys since I don't have anybody else who really understands me.

<3

Hi Tatis, and welcome to HW.

Since you've been watching in the shadows, so to speak, you know you've come to a very warm and welcoming community.

I'm not familiar with the method you're referring to, but I am glad that it's working for you. After all, that's what counts in the long run!

I also agree it's about balance. There is no one simple answer that applies to everyone across the board. We're all a bit like a mixed bag of beans in that regard.....all unique!

Looking forward to your contributions. :)









M.

Hi Tatis and welcome!

Thanks for introducing yourself and sharing some of your journey with us!

We are glad tha you have joined our community, and look forward to getting to know you better.

Check out our Resources, and get to know the site.:)

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Talk to you soon.:)

S.C.