XDid I Offend YouX Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Good evening everyone, I personally suck at writing introductions. Briefly, mom to three undomesticated children, one who is so wildly out of control (ADD/ADHD/Behavioral/Emotional/You Decide) that I spend a majority of my days grinding my teeth and biting my nails. I had my first panic attack in 2004 - started with a fear of being in public places, on buses (my only mode of transport at that time), doing just about anything that related to being near people. I never went to my doctor because I thought I was just quite frankly losing it altogether. This was a behavior that just showed up one day without any prior warning and it has ruined my life ever since. Fast forward as years roll by, 2007 I had my first full blown panic attack (again completely out of the blue with no prior warning. I had been doing wonderful prior)... this attack was scary in comparison to the ones experienced years prior. I lost control of myself, hyperventilated, passed out, it was horrible. About three months after that I overdoes on Xanax, Effexor and few others in my sad attempt to end the mass confusion of losing control of myself without notice. Went to psych ward, they shifted me around on a few different drugs, sent me home and I am still not right. Currently I'm on lexapro 10mg. Half the time I feel like I just may tear my hair out of my head - sadly I don't know why. So here I am. Hoping to find another person who is as screwed up as I am. If you made it this far, bless your heart. X Cheers X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olga Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Sounds like a bumpy road you've been traveling. Are you seeing a therapist? I think meds are great, but sometimes therapy is really needed to help you get stable. I hope you like it here and participate in some of the forums. We also have blogs and chat, and you are welcome to use both of them. Please read the rules when you get a chance, and contact a moderator if you have a question. olga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XDid I Offend YouX Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 Thank you Olga. I am not currently seeing a therapist, I want to though. The clinic in town has a waiting list a mile long while other clinics available are over an hour travel time from where I live. I am meeting with my doctor on Wednesday to discuss medicine and I plan on pushing the issue of helping me get a local therapist. Have a good one. X Cheers X Sounds like a bumpy road you've been traveling. Are you seeing a therapist? I think meds are great, but sometimes therapy is really needed to help you get stable. I hope you like it here and participate in some of the forums. We also have blogs and chat, and you are welcome to use both of them. Please read the rules when you get a chance, and contact a moderator if you have a question. olga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynic Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Hi! Welcome to CB. It's good that you want to see a therapist. Hope you can find one soon. My name is Louise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpladybug Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 When you see the psychiatrist I hope he can put you on something calming, stabilizing. Welcome, you will fit right in here, lots of crazy people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Elvis Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 FWIW I was a kid kinda along the lines of what you describe yours being. Let me know if you have any questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XDid I Offend YouX Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 Thanks for the kind words and welcome everyone. I have an initial appointment set up to meet with a therapist. Unfortunately it's not until 12/22 however, it will give me something to look forward to right? I should have told them I'm crazier than everyone else and need an appointment pronto. Have a great day! X Cheers X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.