I'm afraid of being around people

whatever12 · Newbie User Joined: May 15, 2008 Posts: 17

I'm afraid more than ever to be around my friends, family, and strangers; because of how severe my panic attacks have been lately. I've suffered from panic attacks for 8 years. I'm in my early 20's and feel like I'm missing out on so much. I want to get better, not have any more panic attacks, but my pride always gets in the way. I think I am who I was before I have ever had an attack. Before I went through depression for 2 years and having panic attacks I was completely normal, or so I thought. Now everything is different. My life, relationships, and outlook; has all changed. I can't seem to get back to whom I was before, It's sad, but I guess I have to face reality and go on medication. Why do I have so much pride? Well, I'm very sensitive, introverted, and intuitive. I wonder if I just get panic attacks because of my personality..and that i could just deal with the attacks on my own. I don't know Sad

Masquerade23 · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 2:52 am Post subject:

I would agree that getting help is the best idea. I'm kind of a hypocrite though because I havent even had the guts to mention my problems to anyone. Theres nothing wrong with having pride though. Its natural because we dont want anyone to think they're better than us just because we have a problem. It is a tough fight to tackle alone but all things are possible. If you do intend to go it alone just remember that you've got plenty of people right here in this forum who fight alone too...but none of us have to when we can support each other.

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