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Posted 11/16/2010 12:16 AM (GMT 0)
I'm a 32 yr old female who has had some mild to moderate anxiety for as long as I can remember. It was never much of a big deal and didn't interfere with my life. Over the past couple of years though, it has been getting worse and I experienced my first panic attack about 3 months ago. Since then I have been experiencing a lot more anxiety...sometimes severe...and have also had a few more panic attacks.

Anyway, I had been searching some things online, stumbled upon this board, and figured I would sign up and see what it was all about. wink
Posted 11/16/2010 2:01 AM (GMT 0)
hi. im pretty new too.

im 17 and have just come to realize anxiety is the root of most of my problems.

we are all here to give advice to anyone whos asks

so feel free to ask away =]

and welcome!

Posted 11/16/2010 2:54 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Phillygirl and welcome! Your post sounds familiar! I think that I have always had anxious tendencies, but it wasn't until my first panic attack that things really got out of control for me. Well long story short, I developed panic disorder, but with the help of therapy, lots of reading/studying about A/P and this community, I have made a great recovery. This is a great place for information, sharing, questions, and just 'being' around people who understand what you're going through. Read through the archives, and post often with concerns, or comments. Glad that you have joined us!
Take care,
Scaredy Cat
Posted 11/16/2010 2:35 PM (GMT 0)
Hello phillygirl
Welcome to HealingWell and I am glad you found us.

Support groups are a place for people to give and receive both emotional and practical support as well as to exchange information. People with health conditions, as well as their friends and families find support groups to be a valuable resource and get confirmation that their feelings are "normal", educate others, or just let off steam. IMHO joining a support group is joining a family so welcome to the family.

I have found the support, validation and encouragement that I receive here, to be so helpful and healing. I hope and trust that will be your experience as a member of the HW family.

Please feel comfortable in posting your issues and know that the members here will support you through the good and not so good times.



Kindly,

Kitt
Posted 11/16/2010 6:00 PM (GMT 0)
welcome! don't hesitate to post :) everyone here is very warm and supportive.
Posted 11/16/2010 7:04 PM (GMT 0)
Hi phillygirl and welcome!

As the others have said this is a great place to get support. If nothing else it helps remind you that you're not alone and that others can relate. I've learned plenty here and I've learned that becoming educated is an important way to combat anxiety/panic. It's much easier to be afraid (or anxious) about the unknown than something you're familiar with.
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