swingy
19-04-05, 09:48 AM
I've been posting to the forum for several days now, and didn't realize there was a section to introduce myself--so, here I am, and thank you all for the support and replies you've provided thus far.
I've suffered from anxiety and panic for over 20 years, most of the time where I was able to control the panic attacks and anxiety with a variety of behavioral techniques. This past week and a half, however, has been awful, with me having constant panic attacks daily for hours and hours on end. I've had to resort to taking Klonopin until me and my doc can get me down to a more manangable level.
I was diagnosed as manic-depressive when I was 15, and my "official" diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder, Rapid Cycling, Mixed Episodes was made in January 2002. I've often wondered if my anxiety was really a manisfestion of my manic episodes, and anxiety and agitation commitant with the depressive episodes. I started a thread on Bipolar mania and anxiety/panic in the anxiety/panic forum, if anyone cares to read it.
I'm not sure if any of you have BPD, but I do know you have the anxiety and panic that I experience as well. I am honored to be welcomed into your community, and sincerely value any advice, suggestions, comments, or opinions.
I've suffered from anxiety and panic for over 20 years, most of the time where I was able to control the panic attacks and anxiety with a variety of behavioral techniques. This past week and a half, however, has been awful, with me having constant panic attacks daily for hours and hours on end. I've had to resort to taking Klonopin until me and my doc can get me down to a more manangable level.
I was diagnosed as manic-depressive when I was 15, and my "official" diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder, Rapid Cycling, Mixed Episodes was made in January 2002. I've often wondered if my anxiety was really a manisfestion of my manic episodes, and anxiety and agitation commitant with the depressive episodes. I started a thread on Bipolar mania and anxiety/panic in the anxiety/panic forum, if anyone cares to read it.
I'm not sure if any of you have BPD, but I do know you have the anxiety and panic that I experience as well. I am honored to be welcomed into your community, and sincerely value any advice, suggestions, comments, or opinions.
