Do you explain to people why....
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Do you explain to people why....
| Tue, 03-22-2005 - 5:55pm |
you don't do things other people do? There are many things I avoid doing, especially with my kids and I feel like I have to tell people why I don't do those things. Sometimes I do tell people that I feel comfortbale with, sometimes I don't. I avoid doing alot of things because I start the "what if's" or I just don't feel like I can handle doing them. If I'm by myself I can usually talk myself down, most of the time. But if I'm with my kids, I often lose it all together. And since I have been having chest pains due to the anxiety, I am really avoiding doing anything I don't HAVE to do. But how do you explain to people that you don't participate or your kids don't, because I can't handle normal everyday things?


Could you be more specific?
I may be able to relate, but I need more info.
Laura
I raised my children before panic disorder was recognized.
I did not have the chance to try meds or therapy.
There are many things I could not do with my kids that I so regretted!
If you have the chance to see a therapist or try meds do yourself and
your kids a favor and try it!!
I started therapy and medication when I was in my mid 40's and had great success.
None of my friends knew what I was talking about when I described a panic attack!
They just said how awful! I felt so alone and different and ashamed!!
Please seek help for yourself---- you will be amazed!
What do you have to lose? Judy