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hogswin Posted at 2:38 am on Sep. 9, 2008
Hello,  My first post on this web site. (whooooo-hooooooo)

I was wondering if anyone else suffers from Anxiety Disorders, Like Me?
(I have had Panic Attacks for 14 years)(Phobia~~>affraid to drive over a bridge.)

actually I have Panic Disorder which is a kind of Anxiety disorder, there are many anxiety related illiness.

What works for you?
What drugs do ya take?  (I have a small list)
What if any meditation works 4 you?

I hope I can meet some friends.

Wm.

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Sunshinexxbear Posted at 8:22 pm on Sep. 28, 2008
I have severe anxiety.. I dont take medication or go to therapy because i have no time.. I work a lot and i get panic attacks atleast 3 times on a shift.. It takes a lot not to run out of work and not look back... Ive been dealing with this since i was 10 years old. Ive taken medication, been in hospitals, etc etc .

and here i am today 8 years later.. still a nervous wreck

SomeoneSaveUs Posted at 5:10 pm on Sep. 27, 2008
I have social anxiety and the doctor never really told me an official diagnosis.  But I have constant ansiety and occasional panic attacks, and stomach problems from some form of anxiety/panic disorder.  

I am taking Lexapro for it right now but it isn't working as well as I hoped.  I still feel nervous, selfconcious, and have a hard time talking to people.  My physical symptoms are coming back too.  I am hoping they will put me on an actual antianxiety pill in stead of a low dose antidepressant.

duesxmachina Posted at 8:48 am on Sep. 21, 2008
i've been anxious all my life, so your not alone. im pretty embaressed of it too, and it ends up being my focus for hours until someone taps me on the shoulder. i also have  it so bad that i experience derealization , a very very bad feeling.
Disposition Posted at 8:04 am on Sep. 21, 2008
Hey!
Welcome to LW :]
I'm sure there's several people on this board who know a lot about Anxiety disorders and have been through or still go through them on a daily basis. Yup, I have had a past of extreme anxiety and panic attacks. Right now, I'm less anxious than I have been in my whole life, and it's a pretty good feeling... even though the anxiety is still there.

No, none of the medication worked for me. But I did some biofeedback therapy for awhile which helped me focus on what triggered my panic attacks and anxious feelings. It really helped me a lot. Plus, I did a lot of regular talk therapy with a counselor, and she helped me practice some serious phobias I had.

I don't really know if there's anything that can make that scared, worried feeling go away forever. But things can get better! So good luck. :]

BlueEyedBrielle Posted at 6:47 am on Sep. 21, 2008
Quote: from BlueAutomatic at 5:51 am on Sep. 9, 2008

I suffer from extreme anxiety, but that is a result of a learning difficulty and not because I have an anxiety disorder.

same here. and im afraid of strangers
BeautifulLies82 Posted at 7:04 pm on Sep. 20, 2008
I have really bad anxiety mostly having to do with my fear of death. (Thinking I have some type of medical condition that will kill me.) I also get panic attacks and can't be around too many people for too long.

I don't take anything, I'm too scared to because of my anxiety. Ironic?

devilindisguize Posted at 9:47 am on Sep. 20, 2008
i suffer anxiety, quite severly. it pretty much rules my life, i have panic attacks if i go anywhere. i cant talk on the phone, i pretty much have no friends coz i cant talk to anyone
my doctor didnt give me anything when i told her.
i think i need a new doctor.
Anonymous Posted at 2:44 pm on Sep. 9, 2008
Severe Generalized Anxiety Disorder with Bipolar Disorder. For anxiety I take clonazepam (Klonopin) and it works well when I don't have a massive tolerance to it. So I have to take breaks in using it so it will still work. SSRI's did nothing.
blufindr Posted at 3:41 am on Sep. 9, 2008
Welcome. I have it but really mildly so I'm not medicated.
DarkAngels514 Posted at 3:24 am on Sep. 9, 2008
Ocd and Panic attacks! I have had them for years. When I was in first grade I hyperventilated because I was worried that I would miss the bus... everyday.  
Anonymous Posted at 3:18 am on Sep. 9, 2008
Have taken fluoxetine for that and depression but that had little effect. Am currently trying Citalopram. I also use Propranolol (a beta blocker) for short term relief over exams or whatever.
BLUEAUTOMATIC Posted at 2:51 am on Sep. 9, 2008
I suffer from extreme anxiety, but that is a result of a learning difficulty and not because I have an anxiety disorder.
Mattie17 Posted at 2:48 am on Sep. 9, 2008
i dont have anxiety disorders and welcome to livewire
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