Introduction

Hello everyone, I'm Snoopy.

In Dec. 2003 I had a 45 minute appointment with a Dr. Due to that encounter I ended up seeking help from a Psychiatrist in Feb. 2004 and was diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with anxiety and panic attacks being secondary to PTSD.

The incident in Dec. 2003 was the last of what my mind could handle. I had dissociative amnesia (from the Dr. appointment) and suppressed memories from childhood. Everything came flooding in at one time and I was not able to cope.

I spent the next 10 years seeing Psychiatrists and a Psychotherapist. Also during those 10 years I was on Klonopin. I have been off of Klonopin for a little over a year and no longer see or need a Psychiatrist or Psychotherapist.

I was on a journey for those ten years. Part of that journey was also spiritual and still is. In fact, I am still a work in progress.

I learned a lot with the help of a very good Psychotherapist. I learned it was okay to cut ties with "family." I learned that what you are told by "family" is not who you are and they may not even really know you. You don't have to be a scape goat for others. I learned better ways of coping, how to control my anxiety/panic attacks and how to really relax and enjoy life.

I wish all of you the best on your individual journeys.

Hi Snoopy, welcome to the forum. :)