hello

hello my name is Zuleika and i have suffered with panic attacks now for about 8 years. it would be nice to talk to people going through the same things.

I too have been suffering from panic disorder for some time now . I have to say that I have only had two full blown panic attacks but have been suffering with uderlying anxiety for years. I have had my ups and downs and have taken proprananol and citalopram in the past. I have for the past four years not been taking any medication and have really decided to meet this problem head on. There is really nothing to fear. we only fear the fear itself and once we realise that it starts to make things a bit clearer. I run a business so I am constantly having to push myself out of the comfort zone and I am applying that to my anxiety. I have avoided my "trigger" situations for far too long now and feel like I have only been leading half a life. I am having a good day today so it is easy to sound brave but I believe that as long as I keep stepping out of my comfort zone things can only get better. Let me know how you are dealing with your situation and maybe we can help each other in the direction of recovery.

Take care.

Kevin.