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Discussion Topic: My First Great Day in a Long Time!
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 somename789 |
07-21-2004 @ 11:51 PM |
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Joined: Jun. 2004
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There is hope for us! I am so happy right now, I had to share it. I haven't been able to drive since May, but tonight I drove! Not very far, I'll admit, but I did drive for about 15 minutes. I'm not on any meds, I've just been doing the Panic Program and it seems to be really helping. I've been housebound for so long I didn't think I could ever leave - but I was wrong! And so happy to be wrong! (I'm also happy my car still works!)
I never knew I could conquer, no *dominate* my fear and anxiety for even a short amount of time. What a relief it is to know that the power is there for the taking. I hope this helps someone out there! 
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| rhonnie |
07-22-2004 @ 12:34 AM |
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Joined: Mar. 2004
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Good for you!! Hope you have many more great days!!
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| Casey, Support Specialist |
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07-22-2004 @ 10:00 AM |
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Hi somename789,
Thanks so much for sharing your success!
You are an inspiration to your fellow members - especially those trying to succeed without medications.
Congratulations on your achievement. I wish you all the best and hope to hear from you again soon. Enjoy this accomplishment and new found strength.
Casey
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The Panic Center Support Team
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| Slandes |
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07-25-2004 @ 1:39 PM |
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I'm thrilled for your success but would like to address something I notice in many of the PD and anxiety writings. There is always this huge issue about taking medication or not. I think what is not addressed is that taking medication just to make the panic go away but not getting out there and practicing dealing with anxiety and living your life fully isn't beneficial.
Medications can be very helpful if someone is so paralyzed by the fear that they have difficulty applying any of the helpful program suggestions. Success breeds success and if someone is unable to make the first step medication can facilitate that, help someone increase their self-esteem and continue with success but only if while they are taking the meds they work at developing skills to use.
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| somename789 |
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08-03-2004 @ 4:35 AM |
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Slandes-
I did not want to insinuate in any way whatsoever that there is anything wrong with taking medication. I don't take it because I have no health insurance, and therefore have no choice. I know that dealing with PD and anxiety is very hard. If I could get some meds I know I would have taken that first step in finding the Panic Program sooner. I just hoped that my extreme example would give some hope to another person who might be in the same situation I am in.
I just want to make sure I am understood. Thank you for bringing that up. I suppose my post could have been somewhat ambiguous regarding meds.
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