Hi everyone,
I'm Jamie.
I'm 19 and have been suffering from anxiety and panic attacks for the past 4 months.
I've avoided using medication so far because I'm afraid of the side effects and feel that taking it will make me more anxious and more aware of how I am feeling and obsessing over changes in how I feel from moment to moment. However I saw my doctor this week and she prescribed me prozac and recommended I look for an online CBT course.
I am already grateful for finding the site, as I previously didn't know of anyone with panic disorder taking time off work. I thought I was weaker than most and it was just me who wasn't able to cope with working with panic disorder.
I'm really just looking to knock this on the head, as I know many people suffer from panic disorder.
One of my problems is impatience. I really want to just knock this on the head and get back to work. I'm about 10 days away from basic statutory sick pay and it's causing me massive anxiety. I don't know how I'm going to cope on such little money, but I do realise that my health comes first and I have to carefully work through this disorder to lessen the likelihood that it will return.
I'm sure you'll all hear more from me soon!
