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I have suffered from generalized anxiety disorder for over 10 years now. I have been lucky enough to find the Anxiety, Panic & Phobias board at iVillage. Anytime I have a question about how I am feeling, my medications or just want a sounding board, I know I can go to the board and post. I also read everyone's posts and hopefully when I do respond have been able to help others as they have helped me. If you suffer from anxiety, panic and/or phobias this is a great community to find support in.
Alison
What a good idea. I have been affiliated with the Anxiety,Panic & Phobia board here at iVillage for years. I've had this disorder/diagnosed for 20yrs. this board has supported me in very many hard times.
When I found the anxiety, panic & phobia board I was at an alltime low in my life. I was unable to function in my life. I could not shower alone, wash my hair, stay home alone or go outside. Everytime I stood up the world would start spinning. When I walked across the room I felt like everything was off balance or tilted. I was sure I had a brain tumor. This board has taught me that these are all symptoms of anxiety. It has also taught me that I CAN get through this. With the insight & experience of fellow ivillagers I am now venturing outside, shopping with my husband, driving a car & looking forward to my days home alone! I did not see this in my future 6 months ago. Thank you to the CL's, the other members of the boards, some who have become good friends and to ivillage for providing this invaluable service to the world!
Sheri Ann
Sheri Ann
I was diagnosed with panic disorder about 4.5 years ago after a series of stress related events that happened within 3 months of eachother. I was on the internet looking for information about panic/panic attacks/anxiety and found iVillage Anxiey, Panic and Phobias board....Thank god I did! It is so nice to be able to talk to others who are going through the same fears and symptoms. I can't say enough about all the people here and the cl's....they are always here when I need them! And we also have fun and laughs too on the board.
I encourage anyone and everyone to come and take a look and be part of our community!
Cassia
Finding the anxiety, panic and phobias board has been a god send to me. I came across it at a very low point in my life, where i could not make a decision whether to go back for treatment that had helped before or "do it myself "as other members of my family were telling me. Talking with and reading postings from these ladies who actually understand what I am going through and have been through it or something similar has made me feel not so lonely and alone. I am getting the help i need, and am making it through one day at a time. it is still difficult living with depression and anxiety, but it is very comforting to have the support of these caring ladies (and to be able to support them too)
Ihope you read the posts and chat with us. It's better than feeling alone.YOU ARE NOT ALONE!
WE ARE HERE FOR YOU'
Elaine
I have been a part of IV for about 3 years. I am a part of the NH board and have met some lifelong friends there.
Three months ago I had a panic attack ( i didn't even know what it was). I was diagnosed with adjustment disorder with severe anxiety. I started seeing a therapist and my regular Dr.
I knew that I needed more support
From the very wonderful Community Leaders,Suz & Jan,
To the wonderful folks whom I share a common bond with.
I found this board almost 2 years ago,after experiencing a traumatic panic attack that sent me to the ER in an ambulance.
After returning home,I had no idea what to do next,I quit my job, and was just lost.
This board literally saved me.
From day one,I felt SO Welcome! I even received a virtual cup of warm coffee, with lots of warm welcomes. I then knew I had a home, and was NOT ALONE.
This is a community of folks dealing with a extremely life changing issue,that no one in the outside world can understand, unless they have lived with panic and anxiety. The folks here are always available to listen,share, be truthful to me when I need to hear things I might not necessarily want to-but need to for my best interest, and they honestly care. All of the above things that people do for support is always done in a warm, and comforting way. This is a very uplifting and warm place to come, and we have lots of fun here too! We have the Friday 5, which is 5 questions every week, that give us a chance to get to know each other better, and usually make me LOL!
We share books & movies we enjoy. And even recipes sometimes. Recently a weekly thread was started entitled 'Wednesday Workout Update'.
This is where we can 'post in' to support each others' fitness and exercise goals. As we all know exercise does help anxiety, and this is a thread which is a good place to 'toot your horn' on how well you did on your workouts for the past week, and also a good place to 'get motivated' in your quest for a healthy lifestyle.
This board is the best! And I am so blessed to have found it.
I want to take the opportunity to nominate our community leaders, Suz & Jan,for being THE BEST CL's on the entire IV website! They always make time in there lives for us, and I don't know how I could ever say THANKS enough to them.
So-If you would like a place to come to talk, vent, chat, or even to just look around at messages, please join our wonderful community!
You will be greeted with a very WARM WELCOME! :0D
Sincerely, shasta
When I was a child I was scared of many things!
My heart would fill with fear, it would beat fast.
I worried I would die. I would feel out of myself
and dizzy. I had trouble concentrating. I was feeling
terror! A dog, thunderstorm, fire drill, test,
meeting new people, using a fire escape ( remember those?)
brought FEAR!
As I grew older I developed panic attacks.
Out of the blue the terror would come.
My heart would race, my legs felt weak,I was dizzy,
I could not focus, I felt such deep fear, I thought
I was going crazy or dying! It was a panic attack!
I came to IVillage after overcoming agoraphobia and panic
attacks. We had recently moved from our home to Florida.
We had just retired, had a new grandbaby and moved
to live near our children.
My father passed away, my sister and my niece in two years time.
I have five friends with cancer, a son with schizophrenia.
I survived the stress of all of this with the help of the wonderful people
I have met here!
We share ideas and techniques to keep our anxiety under control.
Whether we use hypnosis, cognitive therapy, medications, meditation,
Yoga,exercise, or faith we all benefit from each other!
We encourage and support each other.
We have the greatest CL's Jan and Suzy who share their wisdom and support!
You will feel welcome in the chats or on the message boards!
Join us in fighting FEAR! Judy
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