Hello, my name is Richard I am 41 years old and I live in Las Vegas. I am a retired soldier with PTSD, MS, and several other health issues. This whole panic thing hit a couple of years ago and has become very disabling. I have been on Paxil, Klonopin, etc now for a couple of years. I am now ready to stop the roller coaster, I am going to work this program along with my therapist and conquer this thing. I am always around if I can be of help to anyone, so just reach out....Good Luck everyone.
In regards to: How do the Armed Forces Culture regard anxiety; I think do to the nature of work that I did for the government, I was and am treated like a million bucks. the government stepped up and took care of everything for my family and I. They look at my PTSD as a very serious situation and do all they can to help out. Unfortunately my physical problems outweighed the mental and I have waited far to long to get a handle on it. I have Multiple Sclerosis, Stiff Person Syndrome etc. and host of other issues..and yes I do believe, as my doctors do that all of my neurological problems are a direct result of something I picked up in a combat zone in a far away land. Thank You for welcoming me with open arms, I really needed the support and you all have not let me down...Thanks Again, i will post often.
I would like to say Thank You to everyone! the overwhelming support and words of encouragement have meant the world to me. I may be asking all of you to help me through some rough spots, but I will return the favor...Again I thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Hey Steph, I am a newbie as well, and I have started the program and read the forums and honestly I can say I have found a bit of relief already. I have all of the problems that you have and your not alone. We will get through this together, contact me if you need anything or just want to ramble...Welcome aboard and hang in there...Richard
I mean it when I say this, I have the same exact problems. I have 4 kids and I don't/cant leave the house to pick them up or take them to school, so I feel your pain. I am a writer/novelist, so I work from home and don't need to leave. But the thing that I have realized is its not all about me, my kids need a dad, my wife needs a husband and so on and so forth. So I am going to work this program along with my shrink and get my life back. As for the medications I have tried them all and have been on Paxil CR for about 3 years, don't think it works but don't want to get off of it either. Xanax, worked fast but left me hung over for days, hated the feeling. I now have Klonopin .025 dissolvable tablets you place on your tongue, they have been heaven sent, but I want to try and do this with as few meds as possible. You are not alone, we can do it and the new job Monday will go off without a hitch, trust me.
One last thing I would like to add: Anxiety and panic is very real, I have been shot and stabbed and in more combat situations than I care to mention and have the medals and ribbons to prove it. But this battle I am fighting with Panic disorder is by far the worst battle yet. So if any of you have family members etc who are having difficulty supporting you, have them contact me and I will share with them how real this disorder is....Sorry guys and gals, felt the need to get that bit of info out there.
Thanks again everyone, sometimes just having someone reply and a post to read helps...I just returned home after driving my boys to cub scouts and had a panic attack on the freeway, but I made it. It was a rough one, but I used some tools from the toolbox and made it. wish me luck, I have to take them again tomorrow. Thanks again Richard
Davit, I appreciate your words of wisdom and advice. I am proud to take this ride with you, thanks for being there and the support given thus far. I have to find a way to make it through this. My problem is, I grit it and make it through these level 10 panic attacks on an almost daily basis (combat mentality), i refuse to quit... but it is taking a toll on me, it is just getting real old. I think myself into these situations it seems and let my thoughts run away and create the panic all by myself. Anyway I am rambling, heres to tomorrow being a better day...again Davit Thank You
Hey guys, thanks for checking in on me. My boys had a cub scout day camp today, so I have been very busy. I drove on the freeway twice today with zero issues and dealt with the crowds and was able to be a father. I tried breaking the cycle of negative thoughts and it seems to give me relief. I am going to continue to work the program and post here. Now off to bed I am exhausted its been a very long day. Thanks again everyone, talk to everyone tomorrow...... Richard
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