Posted by partlycloudy on October 4, 2004, at 18:53:18
In reply to Re: Yes it has a purpose! » partlycloudy, posted by ron1953 on October 4, 2004, at 17:35:22
I'm 42 and started having panic attacks about 10 years ago, then added in worsening depressive episodes and anxiety. It's been its worst for the past year, and I have been working hard - with a p-doc and therapist together, so I guess I was hoping I'd be all better by now.
Chronic is a more sensible way to look at the condition, and I still am learning the coping skills I need to get on with life. I think that is what I am finding so exhausting - keeping up appearances, putting in 40 hours a week, and trying to be productive and invent a social life where one doesn't exist. I would much rather crawl into bed for 48 hours every weekend.
Also, I have plenty of spare guilt if you ever need any. It's pretty generic.
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