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Posted 4/25/2007 1:01 PM (GMT 0)
again dave great thread...niice to "meet" you all
Posted 4/25/2007 2:18 PM (GMT 0)
Will post a lil diddy bout this boring ole babe when I am feeling a bit better.......
Good to read about all
Posted 4/28/2007 9:31 PM (GMT 0)
Bringing to front for new members
Posted 4/29/2007 5:09 AM (GMT 0)
I usually just lurk, but this just screams for participation.  I'm 28 years old, step-mom to two boys, age 7 and 11.  Been with their dad and them for almost 4 yrs now.  I love animals.  We have one dog, a horse, and a bunch of cats that seem to know I can't let them go hungry.  I also love to read, especially Fantasy or Historical Fiction.  Anxiety has put a damper on a lot of the activities I used to enjoy.  I can't go on road trips anymore, let alone vacations.  I love horror movies, but have seriously cut back on that since the anxiety started.  I had my first panic attack last June.  I've had General Anxiety for quite awhile and migraines for a few years.  Been off work for 5 months now and still looking for the right meds for me.  Would probably help if I could remember to take them though!  I'm ready to find a new doctor too.  Mine got sick and has been out for a month now and the substitute doctor I saw doesn't prescribe the Klonopin because it's "habit-forming"  nevermind the fact that I haven't even refilled the prescription once yet since last Summer.  Meds make me nervous and I really don't like to take them until it comes down to take a pill or go to the ER.  But anyway.  Enough rambling for now.  It is nice to get to know a little more about y'all!

~Annie~

Posted 4/29/2007 6:10 AM (GMT 0)
Annie,

I always had trouble taking my med at the right time until I discovered a couple of tricks: Yahoo Calendar and those little daily pill boxes you get at the pharmacy. If you don't already have Yahoo e-mail, sign up for that and get the messenger. Together they work a like Microsoft Outlook....you can set "appointments" that recur and get a reminder that pops up on your screen and makes a noise. I feel like an old man with the pill box, but the calendar helps to mitigate that! haha.

Good luck in finding a doctor.
Posted 4/29/2007 2:56 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the input debaser .....
I remember mine as I cant function with all DD I have lol



Now back to original thread title ...lol
Posted 5/11/2007 12:06 AM (GMT 0)
bump

Posted 5/11/2007 1:32 AM (GMT 0)
Thanlks for the intro Hippy '

Glad to have you over from Depression.....Lots of things gone on yer life but keep the Faith believe me ....Many times I almost gave up and I am forever grateful I found my belief system prior to destroying me and all around me

Be well and post again
Posted 5/11/2007 3:11 AM (GMT 0)

Hi everyone,

What fun to read a bit about each of you!  I'm a 40 (almost 41) year old female living in Minnesota with my very supportive husband who I have been with for almost 25 years, married for 18 years in July, my daughter who is 17 and my dog Buster.  I've had panic/anxiety for 17 years on and off and agoraphobia, which has kept me out of work and close to home for far too long.  I'm a freelance writer published twice so far.  I love to write, read, spend time outdoors doing anything, camping (now that we have an RV...wasn't a very good tenter), go shopping, take care of my flower gardens, and yes even an occasional nintendo game...how I got addicted to them I'll never know...hehehe.  I absolutely love Barry Manilow...sang with him once, and 80's music as well as country.  My favorite tv shows will both be gone after next Tuesday...Starting Over which went off air last spring and Gilmore Girls, last show Tueday...been alot of tear shed over that one.  So I guess I won't be watching too much tv now.  I have a strong belief in God though I haven't been able to attend church in quite a while...it is one of my goals.  I am extremely grateful for this web site as the wonderful people here have gotten me through more than one crisis for which I cannot thank them enough.  I hope more will write here, this is a great post!!!

Posted 5/12/2007 11:30 AM (GMT 0)
I live in the UK, suffered anxiety agoraphobia and panic for 7 years(getting better). I am 25, studying to be a reflexologist. got 2 children of my own and a partner with another 2 children.

am married but going through a divorce.

Posted 5/16/2007 11:44 AM (GMT 0)
Good to have u back Chuckles
as I sadi before WE need your sense of Ha HA
Luvs ya
Posted 5/18/2007 7:49 PM (GMT 0)
I know we have some new members
care to share with us
Posted 5/18/2007 8:23 PM (GMT 0)
Hey,

I'm a 21 year old female (turning 22 in a month and a half) and I live in a small crappy town in Iowa. I've been with my boyfriend for 2 years and one month now and I'm convinced he's the one I will marry and have kids with :) We've been talking about babies lately but I think we'll wait another year or two for that... Gotta get things established better. I am definitely feeling my biological clock ticking, I think it might have something to do with the fact that EVERYONE is pregnant or just had a baby recently!

Anyway, in my free time I like to read, make jewelry, and play video games. I'm not really active as I have ulcerative colitis and moving around too much seems to always aggravate it so it's scared me out of exercising :( I really need to get back into something though, maybe yoga... I feel like a lazy bum.

I have 6 tattoos that I've designed, and I have one more on the way that will be an orchid flower shoulder cap done by Michele Wortman (www.hyperspacestudios.com) I'm SOOO excited, she's an amazing artist and I'm honored that she wants to do my tattoo. July couldn't come soon enough!

I love dogs and have a boxer dog living with my parents in Florida, but my hope is to some day add a Siberian Husky and another Boxer to our family :) Currently my landlord won't let us have a dog just because he doesn't like them, so hopefully someday we'll find someone who will.

Other than that, there's not much else to tell. But, I'm glad to be here!
Posted 5/18/2007 8:25 PM (GMT 0)
Weird, I just realized my signature says I'm 22. I forgot how old I am!! Hahaha... I'll have to change that now....
Posted 5/22/2007 9:10 PM (GMT 0)
NOw thats not good at your age lol I have an excuse I am 53 I think
today feel like 93 but hey I will be 40 tomorrow

LIVE LAUGH LOVE
and
FIGHT THIS A/P
Posted 5/22/2007 10:06 PM (GMT 0)
Hello everyone.  I am a 35 year old female from Philadelphia.  I am a housewife and have been married to my husband for almost 12 years (been together for 17 years). 

I am starting to get into gardening.  I love music. It helps me in good times and bad.  I enjoy cooking, my 2 spoiled cats, taking long drives with my husband, going to the beach and love going to the movies.  :-)

Posted 5/24/2007 8:56 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Sunshinee I am still LMBO on the email
Great to have you aboard
Posted 5/24/2007 11:20 PM (GMT 0)

I'm a 43 yo female living in sunny Florida.  I'm married (13 years) and have 5 boys.  The oldest is soon to be 25 and he and his wife plan to make me a grandmother in November.  My other guys are 11, 10, 8 & 6.  I am a stay at home, homeschooling mom.  I've suffered with panic attacks for about 2 years, I remember having extreme anxiety even in childhood, and I tend to be a hypochondriac.

I want so much to get my act together and start enjoying life!  Thanks to everyone here for their willingness to share their struggles and encourage one another.

Resting


Posted 5/25/2007 12:02 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks all for sharing your stories and your personal info

It is great to have a "Lil Family " here at HW to find caring and support
WE are here for all of you's

LYN......
Posted 5/25/2007 12:39 AM (GMT 0)
Hi,
I am Kitt and I am a retired RN too.......ain't that something Big Sis?
I am in Minnesota and am married to a wonderful man who is a bit of a hermit. I don't let that keep me home thow........Cowgirl up!

I have 3 adult children and one son who died in car accident in 1990. My three children have given me 7 grandchildren.

Now my secrets, I ride a Harley motorcycle, I love chocolate, country music and pizza..........I also love people and working with them. I have always been a care giver but have learned to take care of me now so I have no more guilt over doing something just for me.

I have two dobermans, Morgan and Dee. They are my babies. My granddaughters age 13 and 16 show dogs so I spend time traveling with them when it works out. 13 year old is # 3 in junior handlers' in the nation showing Boston Terriers. The 16 year old shows the Dobies.

Hey wake up, I am not done yet.............kidding..........thats all folks.
I am glad to be here.
Posted 6/12/2007 12:15 PM (GMT 0)
Lots of new members so bringing this to the front for intro's ........

Great thread idea Cowboy

Luvs
LYN
Posted 6/12/2007 1:47 PM (GMT 0)
Hi guys! I am a little late in seeing this post, but I love the idea, and I too would like to join in on the fun!!!

I am a 26 year old female.
I live in Ohio.
I have a 7 year old son.
I am not with his father anymore, which is good.
I have been with my current boyfriend for over 3 years. We live together, and are very happy! I am going to marry him one day...of this I am sure.
I use to work in nursing homes, but because of my sudden onset with agoraphobia, I am now a "stay at home mommy" but I can assure you that is only temporary!! I wanna get through this and get back to work!
I have a big family.
I have light brown hair, and blue eyes!!!
I enjoy bowling, and have been on a bowling league most of my life.
I love taking long walks in the woods. We have many paths around here, and often my bf and I can spend nearly full days in there just walking, talking, enjoying nature, and eachother!!!

And, although I am not happy to be struggling in life right now, I am excited to have met all of you! You are great people who I love!!!

In a nutshell, that's ME!
Posted 6/12/2007 2:38 PM (GMT 0)
Hello all,

Nice to meet you! I've been on and off this site for information and support for years now so I would like to introduce myself too.

My name is Jamie and I'm a 30 year old male. I live in Ohio north of Cincinnati...go Bengals! (and Reds). I have two beautiful children, 11 year old daughter and 8 year old son from a previous marriage. I've been seeing a wonderful woman for about 2 years and I plan to propose any day now. Shhhhh, don't tell her! :)

I am a software consultant and work at various clients throughout the Dayton & Cincinnati, OH areas. Along with some work in Northern Kentucky. I'm lived in this area my whole life with the exception of a few months in Florida back in the mid 90's.

In my "spare" time, I spend most of it with my children but also love to read, cook, and try to workout for both pleasure and health benefits. I also find a lot of comfort in music, my work, and the occasional night out with friends.

I've been suffering from panic attacks for 4 years now and it has changed my life in profound ways, both good and bad. I've learned to be more conscious about my health but also have been limited in my personal and career life because of it. However, I am being positive and working my way back to my "old" self. Hopefully, those days aren't far away. This forum has been a big comfort for me and I wish everyone the best!

That's me!
Posted 6/12/2007 7:40 PM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone. I am not a new member but will share some of who I am. I'm a 44 year old woman. I am divorced with a 17 year old son who just graduated high school. I have two cats, one who was poisoned by the bad pet food but is doing ok right now.

I have a 2 year degree in mechanical engineering technology and over 20 years of drafting experience. There are not many women in my line of work and it has had it's challanges over the years. The company I work for was just bought by a competor and I will most likely be laid off soon. When it happens I am going to move to Colorado (in North Carolina now). I keep going from excited to scared about the move. My son is staying here to go to college and I will miss him terribly.

Besides anxiety/panic disorder I also have crohn's disease, IBS, arthritis, depression, high blood pressure and thyroid problems. I've had 10 surgeries. I don't get much support from my family and deal with all this junk by myself. I live alone, don't date and like it that way.

I have a good sense of humor and my favorite movie is Monty Python and The Holy Grail. I read a lot of books too.

Nice to meet y'all.
Posted 6/13/2007 1:31 AM (GMT 0)
hi everyone. i'm tina. i'm originally from NJ. but now live in MO. i've been married for ten years now to a wonderful man. currently unemployed. (just quit my job last friday) we have no kids. "just" four dogs and five cats that are our babies. i'm 29. been battling depression/anxiety for 8 yrs now. just recently was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. and i think i'm out of things to say. it's nice getting to know everyone here. you've all been very welcoming.
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