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from Nancyx
I can say this as someone who has been there and has overcome it. One thing panic disorder does is take your self-esteem to the point that you do not feel strong or in charge of your life. I refused to give in to this feeling. I read everything I could get my hands on regarding anxiety/panic. I delved into the Internet for hope and inspiration. I was always looking for the right medications for me, that perfect relaxation technique, someone else's advice.
Stop and look within yourself. Looking hard and confronting this disorder head on can one day help you to leave it all behind you. I refused to alter my day to day, the things I liked to do but which I was afraid would lead to an attack. I was never keen on prescribed medication but found help in natural supplements, like Kava Kava. Now, I do not even rely on the Kava. Instead I just go on, and, if I feel a bit overwhelmed, tingling in my arms and legs, a bit of nausea and the rest, I just breathe deeply. When I am driving with my family, what am I supposed to do -- say, "Hey guys, sorry, Mom has to go home?" Yeah, right.
I am confronting a lot of stresses in my life, one at a time, and it feels good. I now have a great part-time job and I feel in control. Of course, it's easy for me to say as I'm not in your shoes, but what I'm saying is, it can be beaten. It is sad that people live with this disorder for years with the thought that they cannot be helped. The right medications are there to help the worst times but you have to be aware of your own body and take one day at a time.
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