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Hiya Jennifer, I just wanted to say welcome to the forums and say that you are not alone in this. Many if not all of us here understand where you are coming from. I have found a lot of support and cheering on on this site and i am sure you will too. So take care hang in there and welcome! -Diva
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Hi Jennifer, Welcome to the site! Thanks for sharing your introduction here with us. You have found a great place to share your feelings of panic and anxiety with members who truly understand what it is like to have these same feelings. Good to hear that you are looking forward to starting the online program! You may find that as you work through the exercises that you are able to address and overcome many of your posted concerns. It teaches you things you may not understand about panic and agoraphobia, your own panic, your own panic cycle, and as you learn and get involved, you begin the journey and the process of taking back control from a fear that at the moment is controlling you. The Program guides you through the process of getting back this control. It prepares you for this, one single step at a time, and gives you some homework to bring you along from session 1 to session 2, and onward, in a series of 12 sessions over a period of twelve weeks. We wish you all the best and look forward to hearing from you again soon, Casey __________________________________ The Panic Center Support Team
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I just found this website today and am really excited to start the program! I have had anxiety since I was ten (yikes, I am 31 now)! When I was younger I would avoid all situations and had to be home with my mom and dad in order to feel safe. As I got older it got better because I recognized an anxiety attack for what it was, but lately they are getting worse. Finally, just three years ago, I started taking Lexapro. I recently had the dosage increased and it has helped a little. I had it increased because about two months ago I had my first panic attack while I was at work - it was awful! I felt that out of body experience that people have talked about before. I was so scared and now I am constantly afraid that it will happen again. I also suffer from "silent migraines" where my vision is impaired and because I am so anxious anyway I think that I am about to die. I worry every day that I will have a migraine which will turn into an anxiety attack. I have lived my entire life with worry...I worry about EVERYTHING constantly. I hate it...I am tired of being anxious all of the time about nothing. UGH - it's just an awful feeling and my family doesn't totally understand because they don't suffer from it. They are great, don't get me wrong, but they really don't "get it" since they don't experience it. Anyway, sorry to ramble, I am just happy to find a place to get some much needed help and support. Thanks for listening :)

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